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  1. 06-23-2009, 09:01 AM #1
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    Default The Improved Eagle Razor

    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.
    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.

    Thanx for looking.
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    Oz,

    it's always a drag to work on a razor with etching. You did a good job preserving. I have yet to encounter the darkening overnight. Sounds like a speedy oxydation process. Good choice on the 'antiquing effect'.

    I have those same acrylic both in Champagne or White. They are indeed very nice and look great. They have a marbled look.

    Great work as always from down under!

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    I like your work! Very "clean" look to it.
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    Nice job! I really like the scales -they evoke the classic "cracked ice" look. The color sort of reminds me of a creamsicle.

    Dang it, now I want some ice cream.
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    I think it came out great. I like the antiquing.

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    Very nice! I'm noticing a celebration of restorations that are not mirror finished & i like it!
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    Thanx for the comments guys

    Max: Thanx mate. Yeh always sad to lose an etch to rust etc..
    Tarnish wasn't drastic but I thought in a week or 2 could look a bit motley so a patina seemed the best idea.
    The supplier calls the acrylic " camel" but I thought "champagne" was much nicer

    Randy: Thanx. Backatcha.

    MrB: Thanx, I thought it was a close substitute. I was looking for "cracked ice" but couldn't find the color I wanted.
    Also most was Celluloid which I don't like working with.

    Ben & Red: Thanx. Everything has its place. I look at some blades & think they look great with a patina. I had hoped to preserve this one as original but any abrasive usually shines things up. The gun blue seems a good substitute after a rub with some metal polish.
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    Hey just wondering what a blade like that's worth ?? Did it sell on ebay??

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    Very nice!!! Great job on the antiquing!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Shopi View Post
    Hey just wondering what a blade like that's worth ?? Did it sell on ebay??

    Cheers

    Shannon
    G'day Shannon, Welcome to SRP
    Not forum policy to discuss prices but yes it sold.
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