Thread: What is this razor?

I bet that could be dressed up to look great. To me in the pictures the rust does not seem too bad. May have to take a tad metal off but it may be better than you thought. Won't know until you start getting into it. I say restore it!

Out of curiosity, what grit would you start with on this razor? I wouldn't think it would need something as low as 80, but I could be wrong. Maybe a wire brush first, to determine how bad the pitting may be? Then determine the grit?

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Some pictures after the wire brush. There isn't really any pitting, from what I can see

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I start with 1000 grit sandpaper and step down in grit until I get satisfactory results, then work back up in grit sizes to 2500 grit. Finish with metal polish and CrOx - but all of that is for a mirror finish. If you want to keep the patina then start at 1000 and work up the grits and polish.

I very rarely go below 600 grit, but would start at 1000 and see how it goes with that and then either drop down or start progressing up, depending on how it goes. It is always best to go with wet and WD-40. A backer is also a must have. My favorite backer is wine corks, but it it not the only choice.

The rust came off nicely! I would also recommend starting no lower than 600 grit, otherwise you will spend too much time trying to get out the deep scratches I personally much prefer to wet sand but it will get messy...
Post pictures when you finish!

Here's about 30 minutes with the 600 grit wet sanding

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Well... the scales didn't come off as easy as I would've liked...

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A couple of things that will make all the difference when you take scales off. A split point drill bit in a pin vice is my main tool for removing scales. I file the pin flat as close to the collar as possible and then use the split point drill to cut through the pin. They should be quite easy to deal with.

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