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Just finished this very nice 6/8 shoulder-less Joseph Rodgers and Sons with the original 'faux' Tortoise horn scales. The blade face is etched "REAL OLD ENGLISH RAZOR".
Hope you like it...
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WP34 :cool:
Yeah that works! Very very nice!
Wow. Looks amazing. Truly a jewel.
Now THAT I like.
great match up of those scales to aa great looking restored blade.
Well Done.
Adam
Nice work....
I have a thing for them shoulder less beauties.
So when should I start checking my mailbox? :p
LOL! Me too...and this one shaves like a dream. Feels like an extension to my hand IYKWIM...Quote:
Originally Posted by pfries
Right now it's my favorite razor...of course the razor that I am currently finishing up is always my favorite!
Thanks for the kind words folks...
WP34
I know the pictures don't do it justice. I have held some of Wolf's razors and he gets them as clean looking as they can be. This is a nice one Wolfpack34 :<0)
Thanks for the props Pups! Really appreciate it coming from the 'Duck Meister'.... :chapeau
BTW...the 11/8 GB that I showed you is up next on the agenda. Can't wait to start that one!
WP34
That looks amazing!
Beautiful.
Care to share your polishing technique?
So nice I'm now bidding on one :)
I sense a talk from the wife on responsible spending with a child on the way :)
Sure...be glad to! So as not to be too wordy...are you referring to the blade or the scales?Quote:
Originally Posted by souschefdude
BTW...I saw the 'Superior Temper' razor that you just posted up in the 'Clubs' sub-forum. It's a Beauty! That one is perfect for an 'original' restore like this one!
WP34
:rofl2: Been there done that! If it's to be a son, you could always say it will be 'passed down to him' as part of a family tradition. IME... wives like that sort of thing! Good Luck!Quote:
Originally Posted by DaveTheGeordie
WP34
I agree. I am planning to keep as much as possible, including the scales, bug bites and all.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wolfpack34
It will challenge my skills. I need to drill out the pins to save the washers.
I was interested in knowing what you use to work the blade? Hand sanding? Machine? Tumbler?
I usually use SP around a cork, mounted on a drill. Starting at 600 grit, 800, 1000, 1500, 2000. then 3000 by hand, and white polish on buffer. Then Mothers on buffer.
Ever fill any bug bites? I was thinking of sanding down some horn and mixing the dust with CA.
To get that polish that is so shiny that the blade looks almost 'Blue'....Quote:
Originally Posted by souschefdude
Once you have the sanding done, I always start with black emery polish. This is the longest part of the polishing process for me and can take quite a while. I never skimp on time here. If you take your time with the black emery the razor is basically finished. Then I can progress rapidly starting with White Tripoli, then Green, and finally Blue Tripoli. A rub down with Maas and a buffing wheel and the blade as done.
I know that this takes a lot of time, and that most folks just use the white after the final sand, but once you do it this way, assuming you have the time and are inclined to do it, you will always do it this way. It gives the shine and extra depth to it that is really worth the extra effort! At least in MHO....
For the scales...I detail my process in this thread: http://straightrazorpalace.com/custo...26-1856-a.html
Bug bits are filled with CA or epoxy with as close a color match as possible. If you are careful with this step it's almost impossible to spot the repair with just a casual look. You almost have to know it's there to notice it at all!
Best of luck with the new razor!
WP34
I pulled that already, she thought it was cute eventually that I'm thinking of all this stuff. It is a boy BTW, found out 2 days ago :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Wolfpack34
I started with "I may not win it" although the seller will do very well if I don't :)
I'm not meaning to hijack the thread. Still green with envy about the restore. I wish decent razors were more easily accessible here in blighty.
Not so old anymore... U have it a facelift
Congratulations on the impending birth of your new son. That's Great!Quote:
Originally Posted by DaveTheGeordie
WOWW, she is a real old shining Lady !! :beer1:
i'll take it.
LOL! What's that old saying... "You can have my razor when you pry it from my clod dead hands!"Quote:
Originally Posted by recklessabandon
Something like that... :D
WP34
