Razor restoration

Hi gents,

Living north of the 49th, in Montreal Qc, my barber gave me his razors which are : Pradat Brun, Boker (King Cutter), Carl Rader, Dubl Duck Special No 1. These were the razors used in his own barber shop for the last 45 years. Now that he cannot use them anymore because of the law, he handed out them to me.

They are old and we can see wear and tear. I was wandering if they can be restore and where, preferably in my home town or country.

Here some pictures :Attachment 193059Attachment 193060Attachment 193061Attachment 193062

Waiting for your advice.

Read what is here and if something doesn't click, ask.
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`Richard

Thank's Richard,

I didn't know about this section...quite interesting.

I understand that I could do the job myself, if I'm willing to. I'll read the whole thing.

Rejean

Nice looking pieces of history. I like to think they will become beautiful pieces of history being used as intended and passing on that history. Good luck and please keep us updated on progress.

You can check out the classifieds for someone local or I think it is the classic edge or gentleman's den are both in Canada. Pm Phrank im sure that he can point you in the right direction

These could definitely be restored. It just depends on how far you want to go. If you're wanting to use them for shaving, the razor with the black scales looks like it has some pretty good hone wear, but not too bad yet. From the pictures I can't really tell whether or not they have etchings on the blades, but if they don't you've got that going for ya! (Meaning polishing the blades is a heck of a lot easier.) I'd offer to help, but I'm in the states and am already behind on a few razors I'm restoring right now. Good luck!

Well,

Thank's to the gents who replied to me.

After reading on restoration in the library, as suggested by Richard, and having access to replacing parts here in Canada at The Classing Edge, I'll do it myself.

Rejean

Who is Pm Phrank?

I made a research on the net without success.

Classic Edge, Ok but the gentlemen's den, no success.

PM= personal message
Phrank, a user name on the forum, likely in your neck of the woods..

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Originally Posted by Polarbear

Who is Pm Phrank?

I made a research on the net without success.

Classic Edge, Ok but the gentlemen's den, no success.

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Not my neck of the woods but Phrank does have restores done so would know who is local

Phrank is pretty close as he is in Toronto. There is also Badgister in Montreal. You could shoot him a private message too. They are both very knowledgeable and have connections outside the forum as well.

I would ask the barber if they are shave ready and if they are just clean them up and use them. If not ask him what he did with his hone and strop :<0) Maybe offer to buy them and take lessons.

I communicate with Valery and sent him my 4 razors for evaluation. It seems that we have some potential here. Thank's to Eddy79.

So what was the name of the shop Val works at I always forget

The Gentleman's Den which is also his nickname on this forum.

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Well,

Thank's to the gents who replied to me.

After reading on restoration in the library, as suggested by Richard, and having access to replacing parts here in Canada at The Classing Edge, I'll do it myself.

Rejean

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Here's a "Jewel" of a thread that should help a lot!!

:gl: with the endeavor, and post some pics, etc. on your progress!!

http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...wers-here.html

Howard :)

I would just get them honed and use them.

Valery does very nice work.
Eddy, he made the scales and did the honing on the blade Bruno made for me

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So what was the name of the shop Val works at I always forget

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Finally got it right :D

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Valery does very nice work.
Eddy, he made the scales and did the honing on the blade Bruno made for me

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Ed I remember you saying and Phrank arranged it and knew he was out that way just wasn't sure I had it right.

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So what was the name of the shop Val works at I always forget

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The gentleman's den. I believe it is his business.

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Originally Posted by Polarbear

Who is Pm Phrank?

I made a research on the net without success.

Classic Edge, Ok but the gentlemen's den, no success.

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I believe this is the place https://www.facebook.com/Gentlemansden you are looking for.

Bob

Thank's BobH, I found his Facebook page.

Rejean