Thread: Poor old razor.

I will have sand paper soon. It is 4:30 am here in NC. I like to wake up early. Going to use Edwin Jagger Sandalwood soap and my RA 5/8 backed up by my DE.

Originally Posted by jwy77

I will have sand paper soon. It is 4:30 am here in NC. I like to wake up early. Going to use Edwin Jagger Sandalwood soap and my RA 5/8 backed up by my DE.

Yeah just check your local hardware or auto parts. They should have a variety pack. I bought boxes of each grit when I had the money to do so. I have enough to last me a long time! I gotta hit the bed soon myself. I have some things to do in the morning if I can get up in time. It's 3:37 am here but I'm in Texas.

Originally Posted by jwy77

She is resting right now. I scrubbed the rust off and oiled her. Until I get more advice she will just be rust free and oiled. She doesn't have a name yet. She might be 150 years old.

Take it slow and easy, don't rush it. Be careful, your other razor(s) might get jealous. Be sure to spend a little time with the others too

Gentlemen,
I have learned a lot from this thread. Just to update the progress on this razor:

I oiled it and left it alone for two days
I went to the hardware store and got a finer steel wool (grade 0)
I got sand paper (220, 320, 600)
I have spent about 3 hours with the steel wool and the 220 sand paper.

Here is today's picture beside my RA. I tried to take this picture at the same time of day, in the same place, with the same two razors as last week to show the improvements.

I have also watched around 5 hours Lynn's advice (from the DVD to anything I could find on youtube)

Thank You Gents For The Advice!

I am listening and Learning

John

The finest grade steel wool is 0000. You might have that one & meant to put that!

Looking good. Quite surprised there isn't much info on the Frederick's, I have one with England stamp so must have been around for quite a while.

Originally Posted by Grazor

Looking good. Quite surprised there isn't much info on the Frederick's, I have one with England stamp so must have been around for quite a while.

The scales are not wood. Some type of cheap plastic from maybe the 1970's. I might be wasting my time with this razor. Maybe it was re scaled poorly? and the blade is good or would someone go to the trouble to make a forgery of a straight razor? It is cleaning up nicely and might be able to carry an edge one day. ANY IDEAS?

Look at these pics for reference of size and markings.

Definitely not a forgery, quite surprising how many people ask that. It could have been re scaled, but they could also be horn, which would fit with the age of the razor, can't tell from photos. Either way, well worth restoring. The old Sheffield razors are a treat to shave with. Like others have said, take your time on cleaning it up. When you are happy with it, send it out for honing. They can be tricky to hone, not one to learn on.

The scales are very brittle and seem to be laminated. That is why my guess was aged plastic, now that you mention horn.. could be. I have to take care of this gift.