Took a soft approach with compounds & buffs to save the etch on this one but did sand a little in the end to reduce some pitting.
After cleanup I noticed it began to darken overnight. A couple of repeat polishings & same results so I applied some blueing paste and polished it back to a light patina. I'm happy with the 'antiquing effect' & will use it again where appropriate.
Champagne acrylic scales to replace the faded bakelite & a perspex wedge made from an old cassette tape cabinet door. Recycling rules but cot dam that perspex was tuff to sand.:mad:
The pearlescent scales have a pleasing chatoyance ( love that word) :) & are translucent viewed in front of a light.
Blade is a chunky, shoulderless 6/8 half hollow & the tang is etched Eagle Razor Co New York.
Nickel silver pins & stainless washers & brass thrust washers for the pivot.
Hones & a shave test tomorrow. If all good its off to eBay... I need to pay for my new hones.:p
Thanx for looking.