Thread: I guess I got lucky...

That's one great start. it looks to me like you've got some winners in there. I think that you also have a "bad apple" -- I can't read the blade or the scales -- looks like cell rot to me --it's the one with all the pitty rust. When celluloid deteriorates it releases a corrosive gas that eats right into steel. I'd keep that razor away from the others, this is a contagious condition. Don't plan on doing much with that one.

I'm open to other opinions, smart people are welcome to chime in here.....

The scales look in great shape and the blades can be restored. I wouldn't worry about the gold wash on the blades to restore it you'll loose the wash. You hit the Mother Lode! Congrats.

Originally Posted by MattCB

Don't take this te wrong way....... But I may hate you.... Just a little.........

OK, I'm better now. WOW! Definatly one hell of a score. As far as restore / cleaning up goes, here are a couple quick tips.

1). Do not use anything on the gold wash / paint unless you are prepared to loose it. It is that fragile. I'm sure someone with more experience will be along shortly.
2). For a quick clean up to get the surface rust off and not resort to sandpaper, use 0000 steel wool and WD-40.
3). If you feel the need to restore a blade read the wiki here
4) Oil the blades now, even if you aren't going to be doing anything with them ATM

Best of luck!

I knew someone would hate me for this. Can't blame 'em for it
I did use some WD40 and some cloth. Lot's of it already cleaned up, lot's of it didn't. Gonna give it a coca cola treatment next. The previous ones I had gotten, even the ones that weren't rusted got a nice coat of mineral oil before I stored them so that will definitely happen at some point. Now I just want to make sure that the rust won't spread or get any worse. Maybe even reverse it a bit but we'll see how it goes.

Originally Posted by stimpy52

That's one great start. it looks to me like you've got some winners in there. I think that you also have a "bad apple" -- I can't read the blade or the scales -- looks like cell rot to me --it's the one with all the pitty rust. When celluloid deteriorates it releases a corrosive gas that eats right into steel. I'd keep that razor away from the others, this is a contagious condition. Don't plan on doing much with that one.

I'm open to other opinions, smart people are welcome to chime in here.....

Thanks for the warning. I'll see how they turn out after their spa treatment. Some of 'em are just dirty and not rotten.

Originally Posted by Gehring9006

Whoa..that is a very nice collection! I'm sure others will jump in with restoration/razor info...I've only been using a SR for about a month. Cant wait to see these babies cleaned-up and ready to shave! Good Luck!

Thank you!

Originally Posted by rmagnus

The scales look in great shape and the blades can be restored. I wouldn't worry about the gold wash on the blades to restore it you'll loose the wash. You hit the Mother Lode! Congrats.

Thanks man. I still hope I can keep some of the paint on there. I'll just have to be happy with grey spots instead of a nicely polished blade but that wouldn't matter to me. I'll be happy if the red rust is gone.

I'll keep you guys updated.

A bit more in detail now. Cleaned these guys up a bit but I still have work to do. Not all rust has been removed yet. Sorry for the shine on the pics, they're covered in some oil

The barber did seem to have a thing for Dorko razors, especially the renamed ones for the French market (Resco).


All of these have the same pattern number (60) but the markings may differ, both on the blade or handle.

Odd duck: dorko handle scales but Bartputzer modell 1930 blade



Next up are two blades with a Chabaz handle but... again one of 'em has a Bartputzer blade. I can't find any useful info on Chabaz... so help is welcome





There was a Tückmar among these guys too. I like it.

Two other black handled ones.


One has markings...


And one only says AK34, nothing else. Info?


This guys does come close to a full wedge, but it's still slightly hollow. By far the heaviest blade of the batch.

Some additional yellow handled specimens...



Unreadable to me though...


Nr2 and 3



Ah, and last but not least... Maybe my favourite of the batch. It's the smallest, the finest and has the coolest engravings by far.



I hope you guys enjoyed! Any additional info on the companies, blade types, numbering,... is very welcome!

Wow. Pretty awesome that all of those just kind of fell into your lap. I'm still trying to get more than 1 straight.