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This is my great grandfather's razor that was given to me by my mother. Just finished up the restore on it the other day. Here is the link to the heirloom thread that I posted it on: http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...tml#post896940
5/8 Germania Cutlery Oxford Razor
Full hollow
Butterscotch swirl celluloid scales (not original but used from another razor from same period)
Original pivot washers w/ brass pin
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That's some nice work you did there. And you have a functional heirloom to boot. Congrats.
Great transformation and save mate. The replacement scales are a sweet choice, I like them
Grant
Lovely work, and great choice of scales lovely colour, well done.
Jamie
Fine restore. Looks great.
That is looking really good. Nice work!
curious, how hard would you say that razor was, compared to others?
AxelH,Quote:
Originally Posted by AxelH
Not sure what you mean. How difficult was it to restore? Not too laborious as there was no rust at all, just years of staining and patina. Since the scales were replacements all that was needed there was a quick polishing to get them to shine before I pinned them to the razor.
Sorry, I meant how hard was it. [smacks forehead] Did you re-hone it, if so can you give us in general terms how hard you estimate it was?
Haven't honed it yet. It got put into the "honing queue" and is awaiting its turn. Sorry I can't give you any more info at the moment.Quote:
Originally Posted by AxelH
Ahhhhh... excellent.. excellent!
I hope you enjoy honing it, if it strikes you as harder than average carbon steel feel free to let me know... (I've got the last chip on mine down to the bevel, soon I'll have eliminated it and play the guessing game with compromised steel. What fun!)
Great job!
Another one goes back on the line, to shave a hundred more years
