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  1. 01-28-2012, 04:11 PM #1
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    Default Old Razor Restore

    I got this one from French Ebay.
    I always wanted to try super old straight razors from 1700 or 1800.
    On razor it say "Nizerolle" quick search on google showed that is a very small town in France.
    I dont know exact date on this one but probably late 1700 or early 1800 ?
    I will like to have your opinion on that ??

    Instead of polish it up, i decided just to darken it with some Oxal acid to preserve that old look and protect it from rusting more.
    For Scales i kept original design and made them from Bog Oak, ancient wood for ancient razor ) with brass spacer and pins.
    I am very happy how it turned out !!

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  2. 01-28-2012, 04:34 PM #2
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    Hello,

    This razor was made during the Napoleonic area (1800-1815), the shape of the scales is typical from the period !

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    Beautiful restore. Did you make a new wedge? (I'm assuming it's lead) How does it shave?
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    Maxim,
    I think that the work you did on it is Skilled and Beautiful.
    But,
    Being as old, as it may be, I would have left it as is. Preserved the original condition as best as I could. This is just my preference, so Please don't take it as though I feel that you did something wrong. You now have a beautiful shaver. JMO
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    Very nice save on an oldie. Your pinning looks very well done too
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    Nice job & the patina looks very even.
    “The white gleam of swords, not the black ink of books, clears doubts and uncertainties and bleak outlooks.”
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