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    Default Old French Razor 1820-1830 - Dijon

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    A simple restoration of an old French straight razor, Currat Dijon, 5/8, for me he looks like an old sheffield. I cleaned up and polished softly the blade to keep the marks of grindstone.The scales have been hydrated during 60 hours and polished.


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    Nice razor! The collars are cool! Good job!
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    I rest my case.

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    I love that you kept the grind marks. Adds to the character of the blade. Great job.

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    Very nicely done with an elegant finish.
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    She's a beauty, good job.
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    Nice work. Old school for sure!

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    Beautiful razor, it looks fantastic.
    You say the scales where hydrated? How was that achieved, and what were they hydrated with?
    Thanks for sharing.

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    Thanks !

    Hello str8fencer. I have hydrated with feet beef oil, all animals oils hydrat very good. You can also use vegetable oils but the resutat won't be the same.

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    Not an ugly one, indeed

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    Very nice restoration. The collars are modern or original ?
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