Three old english razors, back from the grave.

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06-14-2014, 11:19 PM
recklessabandon

Three old english razors, back from the grave.

So I started out with these three razors that my buddy found me at the flea market for 25$.
Thomas Turner Hollow Ground 5/8
George Butler Shakespeare 6/8 (now ground to 5/8)
Wade and Butcher Fine India Steel 7/8

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps4acf0862.jpg

the Thomas Tuner i rescaled in Juma ivory snake, horn wedge, pinned with nickel.
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...psrwketryg.jpg

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...psonulimnp.jpg

the George Butler i rescaled in Kirinite, original wedge, pinned with nickel.
the edge was repaired by Val at The Gentleman's Den. Did a gorgeous job.
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...psr4lbi1dv.jpg

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...psdz7pijrv.jpg

the Wade and Butcher was restored entirely by Val at The Gentleman's Den.
rescaled in kirinite, kirinite wedge, pinned with cat's eye hardware.
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06-15-2014, 03:43 AM
boxerman

3 beautiful straights.:tu
06-15-2014, 03:50 AM
Walterbowens

You have 3 beautiful razors!!
06-15-2014, 07:50 AM
RickyBeeroun222

Great looking razors, I especially like the cat's eye hardware.
Is there any difference pinning these compared to using washers.
06-15-2014, 08:15 AM
pstrjp

Amazing restore on all of these! Really like the W&B...always a favorite:tu
06-15-2014, 12:47 PM
Mcbladescar

Very Nice, I really like the Juma Snake pattern :tu
Mike
06-15-2014, 03:50 PM
mglindo

Very very nice. The W&B is breathtaking.
06-15-2014, 03:50 PM
recklessabandon

thanks, fellas. these are my first try at restores, and i'm quite pleased with the way they turned out.
06-15-2014, 03:52 PM
recklessabandon

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickyBeeroun222

Great looking razors, I especially like the cat's eye hardware.
Is there any difference pinning these compared to using washers.

thats the only one i didn't restore. i'm assuming that they work the same way as any other decorative washer, making sure you cut the rod long enough to get a good peen over it.
06-20-2014, 04:40 PM
Mastershake

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickyBeeroun222

Great looking razors, I especially like the cat's eye hardware.
Is there any difference pinning these compared to using washers.

I have used those washers and its super easy, all you need is a jewelers file, small hammer, dykes, and a smooth hunk of steel to use as an anvil. The outside washers are decorative mainly, under them is a grommet that does most of the holding power. My washers came with a small plate to help file the pin down to the correct t height before peening.
06-20-2014, 05:05 PM
Phrank

Beautiful - it's great to see new life in those old beauties.

Yes, saw that fine razor on Val's FB page.
06-21-2014, 05:11 PM
recklessabandon

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phrank

Beautiful - it's great to see new life in those old beauties.

Yes, saw that fine razor on Val's FB page.

yeah i've always been a fan of what val is doing.
i bought my first vintage razor from him and now i'm hooked... loved it so much that i included it in my most recent tattoo.

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps5qy2v5kv.jpg

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...psyjtmuzlb.jpg
06-21-2014, 06:35 PM
Phrank

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Originally Posted by recklessabandon

yeah i've always been a fan of what val is doing.
i bought my first vintage razor from him and now i'm hooked... loved it so much that i included it in my most recent tattoo.

Awesome...complete awesomeness!!