Soft touch attempt. :-]

**32t** · 01-13-2011, 03:33 AM

I was happy when I came accros this one. I could have honed it as is, BUT I had to clean it up a little. Of course to get at the rust inbetween the scales I had to unpin it an polish the scales a little. I restrained myself and put it back together. Each time I looked at it I couldn't get past the ding in the top of the scale on one side. Out came the file and sandpaper. A few minutes later and I am much happier with the looks. I try to appreciate the patina and the history it represents but I have this urge to make them shiny and new. This ones going to the rotation for a while and i will see if I can keep it away from the buffers and new scales.
Tim

**heirkb** · 01-13-2011, 03:56 AM

Nice. You could do a similar notch on the bottom side of the scales and then it would look even more like it was supposed to be the way.

**souschefdude** · 01-13-2011, 04:12 AM

Very nice. Put the notch on the bottom and it will look like one of mine

**32t** · 01-13-2011, 04:35 AM

Originally Posted by heirkb

Nice. You could do a similar notch on the bottom side of the scales and then it would look even more like it was supposed to be the way.

I can envision that. There are many more minor dings on the bottom. It entered my mind to scallop the edges. Where do I stop?

Tim

**Geezer** · 01-13-2011, 04:39 AM

Very nice razor and a good solution/s to the scales!
Respectfully
~Richard

**Catrentshaving** · 01-14-2011, 08:52 PM

Nice razor! And great idea to save those scales

**dirtychrome** · 01-14-2011, 10:00 PM

Nice job retaining some heritage. A classy save.

Originally Posted by 32t

I can envision that. There are many more minor dings on the bottom. It entered my mind to scallop the edges. Where do I stop?

Tim

Sometimes restraint is one of the hardest parts, lol.

**onimaru55** · 01-14-2011, 11:58 PM

I'd say that's as restored as it needs to be. +1 on the bottom notches.

**sharptonn** · 01-16-2011, 05:09 AM

Originally Posted by onimaru55

I'd say that's as restored as it needs to be. +1 on the bottom notches.

I absolutely agree! Way to save a razor! COOL

Whether or not you do the bottom notch, it rocks!

**rchljoey** · 01-19-2011, 01:04 AM

it looks great 32t! you must resist the force luke! don't polish...the razor! i'm working on a W&B that my wife got me for xmas. the antique shop owner sold her the razor but i got to pick it

the metal was straight but rusty and and when i cleaned all the surface rust off, the blade has "hollow ground" etched, i was stoked! i've been taking my time with it and i'll send pic's of it. i should've taken before pic's. but i'll post up some pic's when i'm finished with it. no doubt, yours looks great and it's motivated me to NOT to pursue the mirror-finish! check out my signature line.

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