Thread: W&B barber's notch restore

With a little effort and SRP help I've finished my W&B 6/8 barbers notch with horn scales likely made somewhere between 1900 and 1950. The scales have an integral wedge. The blade appeared remarkably unused with little to no hone wear on the spine and an even bevel along the edge. It would pop a couple of arm hairs when I received it. The blade was cleaned up with #0000 steel wool, Simichrome, and MAAS polish. Some staining is still present, but I think it suits this razor. The scales were cleaned using a modified needle probe to get gunk out of the cracks (as much as I could), sanded to 2500 grit, cracks sealed with thin CA, soaked in oil, and finished with Simichrome then MAAS polish. Again some of the staining is still present, but I didn't want to risk damage by going further and it fits with the blade. The collars are original. I was able to remove most of the dents present with a hollowed punch I made from a bolt (idea from SRP - thanks again) and a doming block. Some of the dents could not be removed, but again, I think it sits with the overall razor. It's not perfect, but I'm pleased with it for now and am looking forward to a shave this weekend. Oh, and of course the pictures...

A couple of before shots



Blade done and initial clean-up of the scales


The dent removal tool and modified needle probe


A couple of finished shots