Vintage Restore - Super Kama 6/8+ Round point

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10-24-2009, 05:41 AM
gssixgun

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Vintage Restore - Super Kama 6/8+ Round point

This is one I decided to take back to original or as close as I could get it anyway ...

A Koch & Schafer #99 Super Kama 6/8+ Round point full hollow grind...
This one was a little neglected but in good shape other than cosmetically... there is near zero hone wear on this one...

I took the razor completely apart and cleaned it up inside and outside, the blade was polished back up on the buffers... I lost the etch that said Super Kama but the polish came out near perfect...
I cleaned up the scales, put in vintage bearing washers and re-pinned all three pins in vintage style brass so they all match...

If you haven't ever shaved with one of these razors, you have missed a treat, they have some of the smoothest steel you will find out there...

Before:

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After:

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10-24-2009, 05:55 AM
BeBerlin

My, but it's beautiful! Thanks for sharing, Glen.
10-24-2009, 06:16 AM
gssixgun

Thanks Robin, you what is funny is that I was thinking of you when I decided to take it back to original instead of full cutom... I know you like them this way from when we were talking the other night in chat...

When I set up to take the after pics I said to myself "I bet Robin will like this one"
10-24-2009, 06:31 AM
BeBerlin

Quote:

Originally Posted by gssixgun

"I bet Robin will like this one"

And he does. A lot. :) Thanks for saving that razor.
10-24-2009, 11:31 AM
rrp1501

That is a fantastic job Glen! Sometimes keeping the old scales is truly worth it, like this time! Way to go!
10-24-2009, 11:46 AM
Joed

Nicely done Glen! I'm with the others in preferring restores to original when possible. I also agree with you that the Kama are excellent shavers and one of our favorites. I have a Super Kama 99, but in black scales and a Kama 25 in white scales. Both were NOS when I received them. We always look forward to shaving with them when they come into rotation, which is on special holidays.
10-24-2009, 11:57 AM
aroliver59

Nice job as usual.I,too,like the original scales kept on this one.
10-24-2009, 01:22 PM
Maximilian

Awesome save my brother.

A worthy G-Bro Super Kama!
10-24-2009, 05:25 PM
turbine712

Nice work Glen !!!! I like what you have done with this one. Could you please expound on what are " bearing washers" please. You really made this sad and dull razor perk up with some class.
Bill Wilcox
10-24-2009, 05:25 PM
Mike7120

This one cleaned up real nice! :tu

I bet it's an awesome shaver.
10-24-2009, 05:30 PM
gssixgun

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbine712

Nice work Glen !!!! I like what you have done with this one. Could you please expound on what are " bearing washers" please. You really made this sad and dull razor perk up with some class.
Bill Wilcox

Bill:
The washers on either side of the razor tang that the razor glides on between the scales are often called Bearing Washers / Thrust Washers / Pivot Washers....
10-24-2009, 06:21 PM
turbine712

OK now I get it. I was thinking that however I was looking at the washers on the scales and got a bit confused. thanks Glen for clearing up my old geezer head.
10-24-2009, 06:51 PM
whitebar

Glen, you really do good work. I never tire of seeing the things you master restorers can accomplish with an old blade.
10-25-2009, 12:33 AM
onimaru55

Nice one Glen ! Keeping em original keeps em kinda special for me :tu
10-25-2009, 02:33 AM
natepaint

Can't wait to see this on my pc. Looks great, nice job on keeping it original.

nate
10-25-2009, 03:17 AM
tat2Ralfy

Beautiful eye candy and a job well done
Thank you for sharing
10-25-2009, 12:08 PM
baldy

Beautiful, Sometimes its nice to keep things original.
Grant
10-25-2009, 02:20 PM
Basset

Metal looks great. Mind sharing what sanding / buffing progression you went through?
10-25-2009, 03:43 PM
gssixgun

Basset:

I use a low speed buffer (1725 rpm) with Fomax greaseless compounds in 80-120-180-320-400-600 then I switch to a high speed buffer (3450 rpm) with Dico polishing compounds in Emory-Stainless- CrOx- Chrome...

For pads I use Sisal for 80-120 then switch to Sewn for 180-Emory then Loose for the Stainless - Chrome...
10-25-2009, 04:21 PM
zib

Nice Glen, I saw it in SOTD first.....
10-25-2009, 05:26 PM
Basset

Quote:

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Basset:

I use a low speed buffer (1725 rpm) with Fomax greaseless compounds in 80-120-180-320-400-600 then I switch to a high speed buffer (3450 rpm) with Dico polishing compounds in Emory-Stainless- CrOx- Chrome...

For pads I use Sisal for 80-120 then switch to Sewn for 180-Emory then Loose for the Stainless - Chrome...

Well, we hand sanders can't compete, I think.
10-25-2009, 05:51 PM
gssixgun

Basset:

Hand sanding is a technique all in of itself..

Here are some old threads to look at...

http://straightrazorpalace.com/galle...e-restore.html

http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...h-restore.html

http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...back-life.html

http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...e-attempt.html

The Red Imp restore is one you should really look at if you want to see a bad razor brought back by hand sanding...

Hope those give you some ideas....
10-30-2009, 01:43 AM
Ari

Wow... the before and after that is something.