Thread: Few restorations/modifications

I hope so, below presentation of my last (so far) restoration will explain my idea of eching improvment.

Straight Razor: Samuel Osborn & Co. Clyde Steel Works from Shefield
Original scales : ivory (cracked unfortunately)

Before:



During operation:

Firstly I mask eching or stamp area by nail varnish.
After few minutes can start remove varnish in places intendent for eching. I made it with magnifier and using small needle. Character by character whole stamp or eching mus be uncovered



After that arduous job, I put FeCL3. Wait about 15 - 20 minutes. It depends on concentration of mixture.



And achieved black and deep eching.





Before this method, I try electrolise (5volt supplier and brine) but this proces gives worse efects.
Like this:



Before, few characters vanished completely and had to reconstructed.





My MOSSTAMP razor was improved only by eching. This Sam Osborn by combine those two metods.
Actually I don't use electrolise.

After restoration:

Scales: Bamboo finished by polished CA. It's my way for ivory replace
Pins: Stainless steel
Wedge: Piece of coin

Makes ya want to cry. Such meticulous work, such a good result. Bravo, dear sir, bravo!

That is a great technique for the etchings and overall beautiful work.

Very nicely done
Great write up on the process

Thank you Lewy! A great technique and fabulous workmanship!
~Richard

im not sure i understand. so you
1. coat the area with nail varnish
2. scratch out the etch (what you want more defined is now 'exposed')
3. mask the varnished area with tape
4. put on a few drops of FeCL3 (which is what exactly?)
5. wait 15-20 minutes
6. wipe off and finish sanding an polish

is this right? i think i might want to use this method

also fantastic restos by the way! i am very impressed

Exectely. This is right.

Look at up line of stamp in photo:

Lewy, the quality of your work is impressive and the gift of your knowledge is very much appreciated.
I have a few old blades which need the etch renewal. You "how to" will make it possible.
Thank you again!
Dziękujemy!
~Richard

Originally Posted by Geezer

Dziękujemy!
~Richard

Bardzo proszę Richard

Great work! This reminds of how some etchings were done in ivory, as Neil Miller described in a previous thread.
Tedious work, but pays off in a nice etch. Thanks for the tutorial!

Regards,
Tom