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  1. 02-22-2014, 06:03 PM #1
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    Default Two old Sheffield restored

    Hi,

    Some days ago I asked for help with str8 ID.
    I still don't know who could be the razor maker but never mind.

    An old Sheffield straight, 4/8", wedge type,
    new scales of black (bog) oak.
    Nickelsilver pins and spacer.

    Please have a look.

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    Another one.

    James Bingham, Sheffield between 1830-1845
    Celebrated Congruent Razor, 4/8" wedge type
    New scales of Mopani wood, nickelsilver pins and spacer.


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    Thanks for looking.
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    Nice. Both are very handsome to look at. Have you shaved with them yet? I like wedges for their 'sneakiness', at first you don't think they cut any hair and then you discover you've done a damn near BBS in one pass. Enjoy!
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    Very nice work Vaga! They both look to be very fine shavers...
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    Nice work !!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Razorfeld View Post
    Nice. Both are very handsome to look at. Have you shaved with them yet? I like wedges for their 'sneakiness', at first you don't think they cut any hair and then you discover you've done a damn near BBS in one pass. Enjoy!
    Very nice work! And I agree razorfeld, wedges are my current obsession because I'm intrigued by that very "sneakiness"!

    Great looking restores!
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    Thank you all for nice comments.

    Both razors need to be honed, so I didn't yet try to use them.
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    Smart looking razors...great job!!

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    Beautiful job! I am now obsessed with restoring razors and fashioning new scales. Among the many things I haven't figured out yet: how do you get that scratch-free finish on the blade? I've tried the dremel with various buffing compounds, wet/dry sandpaper up to 1500 grit, and MAAS polish. I'm trying to avoid buying a bench grinder/buffer. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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    Quote Originally Posted by moostashio View Post
    Beautiful job! I am now obsessed with restoring razors and fashioning new scales. Among the many things I haven't figured out yet: how do you get that scratch-free finish on the blade? I've tried the dremel with various buffing compounds, wet/dry sandpaper up to 1500 grit, and MAAS polish. I'm trying to avoid buying a bench grinder/buffer. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
    Before you move into buying more stuff, take some pics of your own restores and see if the scratches show up. I find that the camera cannot always capture the surface finish of a razor
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