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02-13-2012, 02:43 AM #1Senior Member
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Would any of this razors become good shavers?
Picked 4 razors in a gun show, here in West Palm Beach.
Razor one is a W.H. Morley & Sons, Germany, slightly magnetic steel ??? I think it is scale on bone. This blade IMHO is the best of the four.
The second is a "The J.R. Tor??y CO. US Worcester ?(K)ASS., it is set on corn on the cob celluloid, the tang has bone layering the steel
The third one is a Genco Henry SX Geneva NY USA. The scales look like horn and in decent shape. The blade has much Patina with very little pitting on the front middle of the blade.
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02-13-2012, 02:48 AM #2Senior Member
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The fourth is a "Hollow "Celebrated Razors CEO Wosterhom & Sons" Ground" on the blade and Georgen Wostenholmes & sons Celebrated LXL Razor W??ington Works She???? This one is in the worst shape, Scales are horn but the tang is loose on the pin and scales are not even. The blade has Patina with pitting in the top middle with a little bit on the spine.
So there they are. Can any be saved?
Thanks in Advance Double O
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02-13-2012, 02:48 AM #3Sharp as a spoon.
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Those pictured are all great shavers, get them honed and enjoy. The second razor is a J.R Torrey out of Worcester, Massachusetts, I'm not a fan of the corn scales though. I have two Torreys and they are fantastic IMO. Good score by the way!
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02-13-2012, 03:00 AM #4Senior Member
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Thanks Reardensteel, got them all for $80.00. Should I try to polish the Celebrated and the Genco or should I learn to love the Patina? thanks!
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02-13-2012, 03:13 AM #5Sharp as a spoon.
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That's a decision for you to make. Most of my razors are nice and shiny, but I do have a few that are blued or have some patina. So it comes down to what appeals to your eye. Definitely PM a member who offers honing and restoration services for them if it's something you can't do yourself.
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02-13-2012, 04:00 AM #6Senior Member
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it depends on the scales, if they are like new or modern, polish the blade.
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02-13-2012, 04:36 AM #7Senior Member
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Would the Patina comes out with polishing or sanding? Or Both? I read some where I should start with 325 wet, go to 800 and finish with 1200 grit. Then I'm guessing polishing it with some mild paste?
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