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12-25-2016, 08:55 PM #1Junior Member
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Hello new to the forum barber here
Hello, I'm a barber in the middle of Pennsylvania in the US. I've started a pretty good straight razor collection and I'd like to take it to the next level. I think I'm ready to start making the old razors like new again and using them in my shaves. Any info in the refurbishing of old razors and other info would be appreciated. Thanks so much
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12-25-2016, 09:26 PM #2Senior Member
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Welcome. Check the library. Plenty of info.
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12-25-2016, 09:29 PM #3Giveaway Guy
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Welcome to SRP there's a lot of great folks and info here
Look sharp and smell nice for the ladies.~~~Benz
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12-25-2016, 09:31 PM #4Senior Member
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Welcome to the forum Eddie. The sub-forum you will probably be most interested in is The Workshop. Over there you will see fantastic restorations and meet some great guys. Be sure to check out the Shave of The Day forum for more good stuff.
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12-26-2016, 04:13 AM #5Senior Member
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welcome eddie. where in PA are you? im just outside lancaster myself and play around with some restoration and honing. id be happy to help if needed.
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12-26-2016, 04:24 AM #6'with that said'
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Welcome from SE Washington State!
There are many roads that lead to Rome some easier than others. Personally I like to start 'high' on any abrasive. You can always go lower.
Depending on how much damage or 'Battle Scars' there are often just some metal polish such as Blue Magic, Mothers Mag and Aluminum Polish or MASS can make a remarkable difference.
Also while a razor may look like there's not much upon digging deeper you find that there was more than met the eye, such as my great grandfather's W&B. See here:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/custo...ered-horn.html
I would encourage you to expand on your location as there may be help just down the road.
Our house is as Neil left it- an Aladdins cave of 'stuff'.
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12-26-2016, 04:59 AM #7Senior Member
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Welcome to the forum.
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12-26-2016, 07:38 AM #8Jack of all, master of none
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Oh I was about to say something stupid until I realized you meant shaving yourself.
Welcome to the forum! You'll find tons of good info here about refurbishing blades & repairing/replacing damaged scales.
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12-26-2016, 08:18 AM #9Senior Member
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Hi and welcome aboard. Definitely check out the workshop areas. Plenty to learn from the guy's there and they are willing to help if needed. Good luck and any questions feel free to ask
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12-26-2016, 11:04 AM #10Senior Member
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Welcome to the forum and I hope you enjoy making those razors look good again!
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