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    "The chemical process by which a patina forms is called patination, and a work of art coated by a patina is said to be patinated."

    This razor club is different in that it is open to all makes of razor. The only requirement for membership is that the finish on the razor's blade be unrestored. Not all antique or vintage razors survive to the present with an attractive patina but those that do deserve recognition and their owners encouragement to appreciate their appearance and leave them as is. The original scales are less durable and not a requirement but definitely a plus.

    So many threads here focus on restoration that the option to leave a razor in its natural aged state can be overlooked. I'd like to draw a parallel with plastic surgery: unlike the human face all razors can be improved by restoration, but like the face it can lose something in the process.

    I've posted this razor a few times now and I really do love it as is:

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    Also let us know if you shave with the razor, I use my FBU and it is a wonderful shaver.
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    This will be an interesting thread. One man's patina is another man's rust/devil's spit/corrosion. I do like patina (real patina), I just see a lot of razors described as "with nice patina" when if in my hands would be 4 seconds away from regrind. I will have to post my definition soon. Shucks it's #104 on my list of things to do this weekend but maybe I'll remember during break time, I do want to participate.


    By the way I may throw in some inclusions and I like your patina :<0)
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    I love the natural patina on old blades
    Prime thread Hart hope,to see some prime old blades come out of the wood works
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    Quote Originally Posted by Substance View Post
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    I love the natural patina on old blades
    Prime thread Hart hope,to see some prime old blades come out of the wood works
    That one looks great! I wonder if the WBs take on a better patina than others?
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    200 years of patina still don't know the full origin of this one but it shaves still
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    There are a couple of other threads with the same theme already if I remember correctly.

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    Quote Originally Posted by EisenFaust View Post
    There are a couple of other threads with the same theme already if I remember correctly.
    Hopefully, they'll come join the club!
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