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08-08-2017, 07:10 PM #1Senior Member
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A very bueno straight razor find
So I was looked no for cheap razors to practice restore/honing and I ran into this bueno razor. Removed the scales and cleaned them some now I am hand sanding blade. At the moment it is just at 180 grit but thought I would ask if anyone has information on this razor. I picked it up for 20$ mostly because it said bueno if I am honost. Other side has "quality barber s.co. Chicago, ILL. M.I Germany"
Guessing it was made in Germany and sold in Chicago but that is about all I know. Here are pictures of it in current state.
Pictures https://imgur.com/a/xvsp0
Current pictures https://imgur.com/a/My5LL
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08-08-2017, 07:13 PM #2aka shooter74743
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I REALLY wish you had read up on restoration before you jumped right in...180 grit is WAY too rough. 400 would have been plenty. It is going to take you a while to get those deep scratches out. I commend you on wanting to restore, but ask around before you get into something you haven't done before...it will save you a LOT of headache!
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08-08-2017, 07:19 PM #3Senior Member
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well It isn't my first time sanding, have sanded 2-3 other razors before. Just started at 180 to get out a bunch of small pitting. Will move to 280, 400, 800, 1000, 1500, 2000, then Mothers polish
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08-08-2017, 07:26 PM #4aka shooter74743
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Well then. Good luck and have fun with it then. Was just going to offer a bit of experienced advice, but you probably know better than I.
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08-08-2017, 07:52 PM #5Senior Member
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That's a great looking razor! Nice score! I don't have any information about the maker though sorry.
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08-08-2017, 08:22 PM #6Junior Tinkerer
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Nice razor, looks to be in a good shape.
180 grit though... ouch! Get your wrists ready for a real tough workout.
I'm looking forward to see your results.
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08-08-2017, 09:08 PM #7Senior Member
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Update on the bueno razor. I am happy with finish as of now, razor didn't want to close center but a tad bit of sanding and a washer fixed he problem. I think the edge is not flat so will mess with that later. I really need to order some silver pins however ;(
https://imgur.com/a/My5LL
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08-08-2017, 09:17 PM #8Member
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I don't usually like those color scales but on this razor they seem to work. Very nice.
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