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  1. 08-04-2017, 09:26 PM #1
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    Found this F. R. Reynolds at my local Barbershop today. He is moving and did not want it. Thoughts? Worth trying to salvage (I am NOT a restorer)?
    Love the scales, but I think they are toast. Anyway, what do you think?

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    Yes, very much so.
    What are the scales made of.?

    The blade looks real good, the scales might be repairable, depending on what their made of.
    They look to be of pressed horn
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    They are pressed horn, I believe.

    I love the "Old English Razor" imprint.

    It is a full wedge and q uite heavy!
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    I'd say yes 100%. I imagine if you want to put the time in the horn scales can be saved. May not be perfect but very close and usable. Beautiful razor.
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    Definitely worth a restore. It is worth a try with the scales. Completely unpin. If that break is not all the way thru I would Superglue it clamped flat. Soak in neetsfoot oil. Then use method below to reinforce scales. Replace gold paint in writing. Sand and polish scales. Sand blade with 400 grit wet/dry sandpaper and WD-40. Polish with good metal polish. Hone and enjoy.


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    Quote Originally Posted by bouschie View Post
    Definitely worth a restore. It is worth a try with the scales. Completely unpin. If that break is not all the way thru I would Superglue it clamped flat. Soak in neetsfoot oil. Then use method below to reinforce scales. Replace gold paint in writing. Sand and polish scales. Sand blade with 400 grit wet/dry sandpaper and WD-40. Polish with good metal polish. Hone and enjoy.


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    I did that with a piece of toothpick that I split in half. Only difference was, the scales were celluloid, and I used T-88 epoxy.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jlander View Post
    Found this F. R. Reynolds at my local Barbershop today. He is moving and did not want it. Thoughts? Worth trying to salvage (I am NOT a restorer)?
    You may not be a restorer...YET! I'm working my way through my first start to finish restoration project and I will tell you that you can do it without much cost and minimal tools. Broken scales might be a bit trickier for a first restoration, but the blade looks good as others have posted. Salvage and restore as many of those old Sheffields as you can!
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    Very Nice find.
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