Thread: Packwood razor

Originally Posted by outback

Holy $#!T...!!!
Amazing looking razor [emoji15]
Definitely in better shape than mine, but their goooood shavers

Haha thanks! Getting quite a few compliments on this razor. Didn't really know they were so admired...thinking of having it professionally restored by a member here...Keeping existing scales, pins, etc. Just bring back the luster and of course a good shave ready edge. Only problem is I found there are a few small, hairline cracks running vertically on the blade. But none of them appear to approach the edge. At least for now. We'll see once I remove the gunk.

Thanks everyone. More pics as requested of the Packwood to follow.

I wouldn't advise the use of any power tools on a razor that still has the scales on it.

That old razor will clean up very nicely with nothing more than elbow grease I'd think.

Here are a few more pics of this razor for those who asked. I used the MAAS to remove some of the gunk, but it really needs much more work. The hairline cracks are much more visible, and I hope won't affect the ability for it to take an edge, though I'm sure it affects the value. The caps (actual term...?) on the scales are pretty unique, and the hinge pin appears to be authentic. The majority of the damage to the scales are on the top, but there is a small chunk missing on the bottom as well.

Ive cleaned up quite a few, that were still pinned.
And yes... Caution is in dear order.
I prefer to tape off the scales to pevent damage from the dremmel, and tape the collet on the dremmel as well.
Learned that one from a member here. (Engine46)
It saved me , more than once.

Please keep the scales, they are a wonderful find. They may be a little beat up, but chances are you won't see anything that unique again

Matt

I don't think the hairline cracks are anything to worry about. There is an article on here somewhere that explains it but I just can't find it right now.

Originally Posted by MattCB

Please keep the scales, they are a wonderful find. They may be a little beat up, but chances are you won't see anything that unique again

Matt

No worries, I will most certainly keep the scales. I appreciate history, and wouldn't think of replacing these with a modern set. Holding this razor, I got to thinking about where it's been, who were the previous owners, what did they do for a living etc. might be kinda corny I guess...but I can't help it when I know I'm looking at something with age behind it.

Matt[/QUOTE]

Looks great! Hone it and shave with it!

That bit of honest patina that is left keeps the real character of the razor in my opinion. As for the bug bites on the scales? I don't see a problem. The scales pins and collars look to be original to the razor and I'd leave it that way and enjoy it.

I too wonder about what kind of lives previous owners of my blades led.

Rock on!

Great catch. Very lucky

finished doing a small restoration on this razor. Just hit it with a bunch of MAAS, and elbow grease. I left some of the patina on the blade. Got the scales looking decent again, and the decorative pins look pretty nice. So far I've honed about vintage 12 razors to shaving condition. I took a gamble, and decided to try honing this one on my own as well. I watched multiple videos on honing a smiling razor. My experience with the George Wolstenholm and Sons Razor (previous thread) was a great learning experience, and I applied what I learned to this razor too. It came away very sharp, and shaved quite nicely. However, seeing that I have a neatly trimmed beard, I found this razor a bit difficult to maintain my beard lines on account of the curve on the blade.

Nonetheless, I am happy to have this in my collection, and feel good about the progress I'm making.