Boy am I glad theres a support group for this.

**DiVious** · 01-19-2011, 12:49 AM

Hey guys, My name is Mark. I'm 27 and live in the Tampa Bay area. I got tired of Spending butt loads of money on Mach 5 blades that IMO don't do the best job. I recently picked up a Joseph Allen & Sons Medium Sized Hollow Ground on E Bay looking to restore it myself. I've been creeping the forums for a few weeks and have found countless amounts of help and tips. Unfortunately I think I jumped in over my head as lack of tools, experience, and patience (lol) has left me frustrated and just wanting my first "real" shave already. Tried hand wet sanding and it has proven to be too much, and I cant seem to get it just right. I have made 2 pairs of scales out of leopard wood and zebra wood, still needs to be coated and a wedge made. If anyone would be willing to discount a restore price, since I have done the initial "hard" part, it would be GREATLY appreciated. Would also need a honing, but goes without saying. If no discount, who is experienced and available? I was originally gonna try getting Undream to do it (mostly because his YouTube videos were amazing) but once on his site I noticed he wasn't taking new work at this time. I also picked up a vintage scuttle, Omega #10098 boar brush, and I know it's frowned upon but a B&B Magnum 3.25x25 cowhide strop. Any help will be greatly appreciated... hopefully one day I'll be giving advice to others, thanks in advance.

**nessmuck** · 01-19-2011, 02:10 AM

Originally Posted by DiVious

Hey guys, My name is Mark. I'm 27 and live in the Tampa Bay area. I got tired of Spending butt loads of money on Mach 5 blades that IMO don't do the best job. I recently picked up a Joseph Allen & Sons Medium Sized Hollow Ground on E Bay looking to restore it myself. I've been creeping the forums for a few weeks and have found countless amounts of help and tips. Unfortunately I think I jumped in over my head as lack of tools, experience, and patience (lol) has left me frustrated and just wanting my first "real" shave already. Tried hand wet sanding and it has proven to be too much, and I cant seem to get it just right. I have made 2 pairs of scales out of leopard wood and zebra wood, still needs to be coated and a wedge made. If anyone would be willing to discount a restore price, since I have done the initial "hard" part, it would be GREATLY appreciated. Would also need a honing, but goes without saying. If no discount, who is experienced and available? I was originally gonna try getting Undream to do it (mostly because his YouTube videos were amazing) but once on his site I noticed he wasn't taking new work at this time. I also picked up a vintage scuttle, Omega #10098 boar brush, and I know it's frowned upon but a B&B Magnum 3.25x25 cowhide strop. Any help will be greatly appreciated... hopefully one day I'll be giving advice to others, thanks in advance.

Try gssixgun AKA glen ,shoot him a PM on what you want done and wecome to the SRP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**MaritimeFanatic** · 01-19-2011, 02:38 AM

Hi, my name is Trent and I'm a razoholic and have RAD............

Hey man and welcome to SRP! This site is truly the best on the internet.

**Catrentshaving** · 01-19-2011, 08:07 AM

Welcome to SRP! Geez, nothing like jumping right into the deep end of the pool...lol. Check out the classifeds here under member services or just have a look around...I'm sure you'll find someone who can help you with your restore.

**Str8Edge** · 01-20-2011, 04:37 PM

Welcome, I'm a newbie to the forum myself but I have already sent Glen a PM and he got back to me with great info for my resto I'm working on. Good luck!!!!!

**richmondesi** · 01-20-2011, 05:31 PM

Welcome to SRP.

Shoot Glen a PM about the restoration (or Max, or Lynn, or whoever), but shoot me one with your address, and I'll send you a razor to learn to shave with... It's not anything special, but it'll certainly work.

**raneyday** · 01-20-2011, 06:45 PM

Originally Posted by richmondesi

Welcome to SRP.

Shoot Glen a PM about the restoration (or Max, or Lynn, or whoever), but shoot me one with your address, and I'll send you a razor to learn to shave with... It's not anything special, but it'll certainly work.

Ain't Texas hospitality grand?

--David

**DiVious** · 01-24-2011, 11:38 PM

Originally Posted by richmondesi

Welcome to SRP.

Shoot Glen a PM about the restoration (or Max, or Lynn, or whoever), but shoot me one with your address, and I'll send you a razor to learn to shave with... It's not anything special, but it'll certainly work.

Tried leaving an e-mail on Glen's website on the 20th and PMing the other night, no response yet, hopefully he's just busy. I'll give it till the end of the week before I seek out someone else.

**sinnfein** · 01-25-2011, 03:41 AM

i had scott aka shooter74743 restore a couple of my razors and he did an amazing job, i though there was no hope for them and they came back looking brand spankin new just my .02, any of the suggested gents would do a fine job.

-dan-

**roughkype** · 01-25-2011, 05:15 AM

I've bought a couple of razors from scott aka shooter74743 on our Classifieds, and they arrived sparkling clean and had sweeeeet edges on them.

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