Thread: The French Foreign Laceration

Originally Posted by Seraphim

Historic?

I'm awaiting delivery of my first ever Ebay purchase:

1931 Le Grelot!




I hope to have it in my sweaty little mitts by the end of the week and start in on the Maas & rescaling!

Well, the restoration isn't quite complete, so I'll post it here as opposed to the restoration thread.

I sanded down the blade, it's too bad, as there was an awesome etching on the front with the little LeGrelot bell and something about the razor being made in 1931. Alas, the blade was also pitted, so the sandpaper ate the etching to get at the pitting. The blade also had a frown. Nothing that a little elbow grease couldn't take care of!

I had my first shave with it last night. This razor can take a very sharp edge! I finished it down to 0.5um on my hanging strop, and it was almost too sharp. I got one cut from hesitating for but a moment with the blade on my face. I'll try leaving it at a 1.0um finish next time to try and tame it down a bit.

Next up is to make some scales for it, as it certainly is shave-worthy!

Viva La France!

Wow, that sure is nice Seraphim! keep us posted on the scales!!!

Just got my new 7/8 sicilian olivewood. pictures to follow