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10-06-2010, 03:46 AM #1Senior Member
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First restoration
I know it's not the best, but I'm super happy with it.
It's a Genco Fluid steel, looks to be about 4/8, and I think a quarter hollow, but I don't have the best eye for that kinda stuff.
I took a shot in the dark with this once since I got it over a phone call, but for $15 I thought I would take a chance.
After about a day and a half of hand sanding and polishing I got it cleaned up and looking really good.
It still has some pitting, but I don't mind it.
The scales aren't the nicest, but after I cleaned them up I thought that they went pretty good with the razor and I'm not ready to try a re-scale yet.
Can't wait to shave with this puppy tonight. =]
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Sorry for the crappy picture, this was a quick one with my phone.
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10-06-2010, 04:03 AM #2illegitimum non carborundum
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Sure, it's not perfect, but not every razor needs to be completely lacking in character! It looks like you did a very nice job.
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10-06-2010, 04:15 AM #3Senior Moderator
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You did a nice job on that!
Bob
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10-06-2010, 05:36 AM #4Fizzy Laces Connoisseur
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you did a good job on that razor, its got a new life, and tbh i like the fact that theres still a little tarnish i think it adds character, and makes it look loved
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10-06-2010, 08:12 AM #5The Great & Powerful Oz
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Looks a vast improvement & most importantly you didn't bust it
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10-06-2010, 08:34 AM #6
Good job! Thats come out looking really good!
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10-06-2010, 09:59 AM #7Member
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Very nice!
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10-06-2010, 10:39 AM #8..mama I know we broke the rules...
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I'd say it came out looking great. I think it's a nice look to leave some character on a blade. Congrats.
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10-06-2010, 12:24 PM #9Member
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Great job!
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10-06-2010, 01:19 PM #10Senior Member
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Looks great !! What progression of grit paper did you sand with?
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