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So I have been waiting for these to show up and they came today. Sad thing was the W&B Bow razor either was cracked or became cracked while in transit. So was wondering should I have them restored or just sharpened? Take the poll and lets see what the vote tally will be. Oh just one more thing
The US ARMY lettering on the one razor looks funny to me anyone have any Ideas on that.
Very nice lot you've got there. Kind of envious of that big ole W&B...been keeping my eye out for one of those myself:)
If you want to know the cost to restore, you should PM whoever you want to do the work - prices for that sort of thing are not discussed in the open.
The restore vs MAAS question is entirely personal preference.
All of those razors have personality and character, I'd leave them as-is and hone them.
Of course, I guess I'm a big hypocrite, because most of my old Sheffield razors actually have been restored and highly polished, but not all. That 19th century Sheffield steel just has something in it that uniquely polishes up like jewelry in capable hands, and I have a hard time resisting a big, hefty, flashy razor.
Holli4 sold me a pair of nice etched Wostenholm wedges that I wouldn't dream of having buffed. First, I'd lose the awesome honing job he did. :) But beyond that practical consideration, they have the nicest patina and unique etching, which just sets off the mirror polish on the bevel and spine alone. They look old, elegant, and capable. I wouldn't change them.
I wasnt asking for an open quote, but a ballpark amount for a restore. So I would know how many I could have done at a time as I have no clue as to how much a restore could cost.
Part of the reason it's not discussed is because there are a lot of details. Do you want new scales? What material and how elaborate? Do you want minimal work done or full mirror finishes? Each restorer will give you different options and different prices. (Also, the top guys are busy - people contact them, they don't go looking for razors to work on.)
very nice lot Congratulations. have fun.
Hello, Dllandry:
That is a striking haul. Congratulations.
Regards,
Obie
Congrats! A nice array/assortment you got there. I'd leave them in their current state, hone them up and enjoy your blades. Welcome btw!
sorry to bother you again I went to the rules section and this was all I could find about not discussing prices, its reguarding not discussing prices in the open for classifieds. I was not asking about the prices any one member may charge for a restore, but a ballpark like "Oh the average the price for a restore is somewhere between 75-150 depending one the level or work required.Quote:
Originally Posted by holli4pirating
If I havent looked enough for the specific rule you mention please let me know and I will look there and comply as this is an awesome site and I wouldnt want to be baned because of breaking rules.
6. Price discussion regarding classified ads is prohibited in open comments anywhere on the site. This discussion needs to take place via personal message or email between the concerned persons.
I don't mean to engage in a back and forth, and I don't mean to be rude either. I was not making the comment based on forum rules, but rather the amount of conversation that takes place between a customer and a restorer over the details of the work to be done. All those details also make it difficult to even ballpark prices.
The U.S. ARMY script looks fine to me and I've seen plenty of it.
I can see it now 50 years down the road ..... I'm watching Antiques Roadshow and there will be two guys. They both have W&B barber's use meat choppers in good shape. One is restored with a shiny blade and cocobolo scales. The other is original with intact horn with a few bug bites. Patina on the blade and some pitting. The appraiser says to the guy with the restore .... if you hadn't restored it the W&B would be worth $2500.00 but as is it's worth $125.00. :rofl2:
Oh man, I got a good laugh out of that. that is the truth, I watch that program all the time and thats exactly what happens.
Ah ok I see now thanks for the help no worries you were not rude at all.Quote:
Originally Posted by holli4pirating
For me, if a Sheffield razor has a nice, even Patina with no rust or pitting it looks just as good as a polished finish. One of the bonuses in leaving light patina is you won't worry about light scratches in the mirror finish. Then there is the cost factor of course.
I'm torn on that question, I guess it depends on the razor.... but sometimes I let my foggy old brain think about the guy who bought and paid for a new razor 100-150 years ago. The razor likely cost him a week's pay and was a prized possession. Maybe that razor belonged to a barber and was a valued tool for making a living. Maybe it belonged to a soldier and helped keep a dozen or more friends looking decent. At any rate, there's a good chance that it was kept clean and polished then, men of that day knew how to maintain their belongings.
tough crap for that guy on the Roadshow, that's just the way it goes.
I think that is an outstanding group of razors. Everyone has their preference when it comes to restoration. My old razors are in "as they were" condition.
they will be beautiful restored with new scales. Handsome as they are with character as they are however, . I vote restore..
Kirk
To me a full restore is only needed if the blade was in such bad shape that it had no historical attachments anylonger. Thats why I do the absolute minimum to a razor just to clean it up and stablize it for future use.