W&B ROund Point renwal

**Geezer** · 07-27-2011, 11:20 PM

I finally got into the shop for a couple days and here is the result. I believe in "do no damage" but try to restore the item as close as possible to factory new. The original scales were trashed and I had to remove the rust from a couple of deep pits. I had to sleeve the pivot hole and since there was little hone wear I did a test hone and removed a couple little pits from the edge. The original grind marks are there and perhaps some later ones. I did pin with nickle-silver as I have had tighter pinning with those pins.
I have been experimenting with processes that were native to the 19th century. My polishing compound for the horn scales is "Bobbing" compound, a rottenstone/pumice in a tallow binder. The blade was done with Black Emery in a tallow binder.

W&B Extra Hollow Ground -horn scales- aluminum wedge- NiAg pinning with SS washers:

Obviously my photography needs work! And I reserve the right to make acrylic & other scales
Respectfully
~Richard

**dirtychrome** · 07-27-2011, 11:40 PM

Looks like a fun blade. The scales look nice with the razor's graceful smile.

I applaud the technique used. I get a kick out of stuff like that. Certain it was a lot of fun having that sort of connection to the past.

Both you and the blade should be smiling a long time

***edit***
originally viewed/replied on the phone, and the shadow looked like a pronounced smile. Now that I look at it on full size monitor, realize less extreme than I thought. Leaving the comment as is though, cause it make me smile, lol

**onimaru55** · 07-28-2011, 02:01 AM

I like the traditional approach too. The scales have a nice soft glow. Tastefully done

**sharptonn** · 07-28-2011, 02:07 AM

Nice work! Should be an excellent shave~!

**baldy** · 07-28-2011, 09:54 AM

Beautiful work. I've done a couple of Aluminium wedges myself and really like the look of them.
Grant

**Str8Raz0r** · 07-28-2011, 11:52 AM

Lovely work Richard. Looks very tidy. I admire the use of original methods for restoring. Job well done.

**Exile** · 07-28-2011, 02:23 PM

Very nice, you did a great job on that razor.

**celticcrusader** · 07-28-2011, 03:33 PM

looks dam fine to me Richard, lovely job..

Regards
Jamie.

**str8fencer** · 07-28-2011, 04:46 PM

Beautiful razor, and those scales look great. Well done

**gssixgun** · 07-28-2011, 05:49 PM

Nicely done !!

I have been experimenting with some different approaches to polishing Horn lately myself, we have the ability to make it look almost "TOO" perfect now-a-days, I like the effect you got on yours

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