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Thread: New England Razor Co., "Barbers' Razor" -- Restore
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08-13-2017, 05:11 PM #1Senior Member
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New England Razor Co., "Barbers' Razor" -- Restore
Some time ago I picked up this New England Razor Co., English Steel, Boston "Barbers' Razor". I did my usual restore process: steel wool and WD40, 800, 1k, 1.5k, 2k wet/dry and finishing up with lots of hand polishing with Mothers Mag and Aluminium Polish. I will get this on the stones this week and take it for a spin. The edge looks a bit rough, but I am certain it will clean up easily. Here is the before:
And here is the after with a close up of the blade and tang:
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08-13-2017, 08:44 PM #2Senior Member
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Nice razor you got there! Smooth shaves to you!
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Nice work, you're method leaves the blade etch looking great. Nicely done, looks to be fine shaves in store for you
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08-13-2017, 08:59 PM #4Senior Moderator
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Very nice work. Let us know how she shaves please.
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Sure is a beauty, great work. Thank you for sharing
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