I have 2 new razors that need to be shave ready, and a vintage one in need of restoration. Anyone know of a good place in Los Angeles?
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I have 2 new razors that need to be shave ready, and a vintage one in need of restoration. Anyone know of a good place in Los Angeles?
There are a few members in the LA area. Some pics would also help others to see what kind of restoration your needing.
Keep an eye out in the "Gatherings" section in the General Shaving forum, some get togethers happen now and again :)
Here are a few photos of the razor in need of restoration.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...n/IMG_0260.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...n/IMG_0262.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...n/IMG_0264.jpg
Looks like cell rot to me, keep that razor away from any others preferably open and in the open air
If im right you need to get rid of those scales as they eat themself and steel aswell
Sorry i do not recall the method to positively identyfy this but someone will come along soon
To re-work one of my favorite quotes from JoeD:
"Your nearest razor expert is as only as far away as your mailbox."
Beyond that, you should be very careful with that razor you posted photos of... that is beyond any doubt celluloid rot!
ross cutlery is supposed to be good.
try larry's shaver shop in santa monica... on lincoln and wilshire
Cool, Thanks guys
As far as the Celluloid rot, is there nothing that can be done to save the scales, or is it basically game over? I like the scales on that razor and would love to keep them.
I could be mistaken, but that razor doesn't look old enough to have celluloid scales. Moreover, the sheen on scales look more like a polystyrene plastic.
The spots on the blade are most likely plain ol' rust. It might take a little work to grind back past the rust on the edge to get to clear metal, but it looks very do-able.
Cheers,
Jeff
Hopefully you are right.Quote:
Originally Posted by JeffR
I did some searching, is there any way to figure out what kind of material the scales are without doing any damage to them?
When I went there a couple of months ago, the owner said they were new to straights. I don't think I'd have them try honing.Quote:
Originally Posted by vthomlinson
i was told they can do complete restoration.. and i believe the guy i talked to was the owner.
hrmm.. i'll investigate further..
There is a few of us who live around Glendale, Pasadena, that can probably hone your straight. I have honed about 25 razors, and hone my own personal razors, so i can give it a shot if ya want. Also I do restorations too, however im still new to it.( trying to get better at it each time) heres asample of what i did a couple months ago . http://straightrazorpalace.com/custo...easy-aces.html