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Hello,
My offering for today is another of the smaller razors. It's a little over 4/8, so i'm guessing that it's not seen much use.
I've included a before photo this time & another next to the 7/8 Friodur to give an idea of the size.
It needed a bit of a sand over, up to 1200 grit & a polish on the buffing wheel before honing.
It's gives a very smooth, comfortable, close shave.
Your comment's are, as ever, appreciated!
Nice job bring the blade to a shine! The photo w/ the Friodur is really a good comparison for size. I've only got one 4/8 in my stable and the next is a 9/16. They do shave very good so I don't know why I don't have more. :thinking: :shrug:
Thank you.
They do give a good shave. Can't fault them at all, but they're not as exciting as a bigger blade! Maybe that's why?:D
wow... great shine
Ben,
excellent job cleaning this one up.
:tu
Thanks guys. I left the grind marks in on this one again, but it does gleam. Just an honest restoration really.
Cheers for the feedback!
Ben, nice detail
Did you take the blade off to clean it Ben or did you do it without taking it off? I have quite a few I would like to clean up but do not want to depin them if I can help it.
Also what do you use o buff it up after your done hand sanding?
thanks
KC
Nice job Ben .
"Skill" often beats "size" :D
Blimey, this is from a while back!
Thanks for the recent comments.
Kevin, the clean up was done in the scales. It's not nearly as effective around the pivot, but I'd rather do that when there's no problem with them. Give it a go on yours. If you're not happy, consider taking them apart.
Sanded up to 1200 grit, most likely, then buffed on the wheels with black compound, followed by jewellers rouge. Hope that helps.
wow!..2 sizes different!..I thought the bigger one was gonna eat the latter!..hehe...nice razors though!
pcdad
Is that real ivory - its not close enough for me to tell. I'm asking because its not often you see ivory with inlays or plant ons. Very nice razor btw, I have a couple of 9/16s and a 3/8. Little razors are every bit as capable as larger ones. More nimble and sporty!
It was early days for me. I was sure it was ivory when I did the clean up.
Looking at those photo's now, I'm wondering if it was bone. It was certainly one or the other. I sold it quite some time ago & seem to recall calling it into question at the time. Let's hope so, or I may owe the buyer an apology, or worse still, some genuine cash refunded!
well..big razors need less wiping as they cover more facial area..small razors which I have a 6/8 and a 5/8 I hardly use due to my hand cramping up..I prefer to use my 7/8 as its easier on gripping and gets more lather with less wiping of the blade IMO
pcdad
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Well pcdad, if you're that lazy to wipe them during use, I'd be happy to trade them for a Mach 3, or better yet my electric Braun...:) You NEVER have to wipe the Braun which makes it even better than your 7/8..
Ben, from my experience those scales look too thick to be ivory.
go get your pricey Mach3 if you choose to..I was making a valid point..no need for the attitude..I also use an electric and as stated by the company..rinse clean while heads are exposed to running under warm water to clean the heads.
pcdad
It's probably irrelevant, as it's long gone. If I had it in my hands now I could tell you immediately one way or another. I simply hadn't had the chance to handle enough of either back then.Quote:
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Please excuse my humor, it is not attitude I can assure you. I wasn't for one moment being serious about using Mach 3s and electrics - we are on the same side!
Fair play if you dislike smaller razors. When I started I kept getting larger and larger blades, then came back down again to preferring 5/8 and 11/16s in extra hollow grinds. I have many 6/8s and 13/16s.
Because of this post and the fact that I'm sporting a goatee at the moment, I selected my 3/8 for today's shave. I gotta say it really was a good one, but I did have to rinse it quite frequently!
Here she is compared to an 8/8. The most petite and the largest horses in my stable:
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PS Ben, thats a superb looking razor regardless of the composition of its handle. Im sure the new owner is extremely proud. I would be very content with it.
Excellent job Ben. :tu
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I always appreciate your support & encouragement Max, but this is an old one that's been dredged up, & you've seen it before. You are too kind. :bow:D
Don't you hate it when that happens? I've done the same, only to find the thread was about three years old. :gaah:
Ben, I know but sometimes it's good to refresh some good old examples for the new members so they can see it's doable, fun and rewarding at the same time. It doesn't always have be done by a pro restorer.Quote:
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Smooth recovery, mate. Smoooooth. :cool:
umm...are you sire that 8/8 razor is ONLY for your face!?.. :rofl2:
pcdad
I don't shave anywhere else.Quote:
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very nice restoration , thanks for sharing
Nice job Ben! That looks really good..! :tu
I like 4/8 blades, they're really good for getting those last few bristles on the top lip and stuff.
