Frederick Reynolds Wedge 7/8 restore (picture heavy) part 1

When i usually get a beat up razor i almost always replace the scales and shine it up.

This time i wanted to restore the whole thing and keep the original scales.

Got a nice BIG Frederick Reynolds 7/8 wedge and wanted to try to revive it by keeping it vintage as it was.

This is the razor and this is what it looked like after i took it apart.

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Pins came off easily with a file and my flush cutters so that went well.

The scales were a wedge-less design which made it simpler for me.

I then went about and sanded blade and scales by hand, using 220 grit all the way up till 3000 grit and then finished off with Mothers Mag polish.

Part 2 next so that i can add more pictures.

This is my part 2 so that i can put the pictures of the finished blade

I have seen restored razors from others like Gssixgun,Mycarver and more and mine does not even come close but we have to start somewhere in life.

I will be leaving the honing for this blade at a later date as wedges put up a big fight with me(from past experiences) and it will take some time to hone it if it doesn't agree with me.


I have honed wedges before and when they are ready they become my best shavers.

I have never shaved with this brand so hope all goes well.

After all was sanded down it was this.

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This is my final product and it feels like a beast.

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Feedback,GOOD or BAD IS WELCOMED.

I am a big boy and here to learn more and more

I would have to say you've done a fine job there. Nicely done sir :tu

That looks amazing man. Brought her back from the dead.

i absolutely love it!!!!

Looks great, nice restore! I like that you kept it original. :beer1:

Thanks to all for the kind words.

I just keep learning from what others are doing.

Keep up the great knowledge that everyone here has to offer.

Looks sweet, nice job.

Bob

Good on you! Very nice work. Great restoration. It's now ready for decades of additional work.

Great job
I really like how clear the scales cleaned up