Thread: New Razor Acquisitoins (apologies pics heavy)

Hi Guys, Just thought I'd post the pics of the razors I'm getting. pls let me know if you have suggestions about what to do to clean them up

first is a ML Brandt cutlery co 7/16 apparently made in Prussia?


Second is sheffield scissor and razor 11/16


And I got a pair of two different razors SOLINGEN 5042 "IMPORTE D'ALLEMAGNE" and SOLINGEN ERWIL according to the seller.
these two are the ones I would most likely need some tips on getting them restored to their original condition.


And last but not least I got a hammesfahr gottlieb 5/8 in pretty nice condition for what I paid for it. If anyone knows anything about any of these manufacturers please post me a link or pm me with some info I'd really like to know more about their history.

Here is two more pics of the gottlieb hammesfahr =]

Very nice, most just look like they could use a little polishing.

thanks Hirlau =], would u suggest any sanding at all? I still need to find some fine grit sandpaper and autosol or some other polishing stuff

saitou,
I'm as new as you are when it comes to this game.
I usually hand polish with a paste like Mothers, first. This clears a lot up, & gives me a good idea if I want to go further.

If it were me, I'd pull them all down & hand sand them to a highly polished finish, probably do a little sanding and buffing on the scales too.
But... it all depends on your personal taste and restoration skills.
One of those Solingen razors looks like its got broken scales. If the scales are trashed maybe start hand sanding that one, it will be a good learning experience.
Or you could just do some light sanding or polishing without taking apart any of the razors.
There's a few options for you, just take your time. As Glen says "Rush a restore, wreck a razor"
There is heaps of good advice & info here http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...wers-here.html
On another note, the first razor looks like it might need a little grinding at the heel. Those shoulders look like they might interfere with honing.
Grant

Originally Posted by baldy

If it were me, I'd pull them all down & hand sand them to a highly polished finish, probably do a little sanding and buffing on the scales too.
But... it all depends on your personal taste and restoration skills.
One of those Solingen razors looks like its got broken scales. Maybe start hand sanding that one, it will be a good learning experience.
Or you could just do some sanding or polishing without taking apart any of the razors.
There's a few options for you, just take your time. As Glen says "Rush a restore, wreck a razor"
On another note, the first razor looks like it might need a little grinding at the heel. Those shoulders look like they might interfere with honing.
Grant

Thanks for the response mate, can you elaborate what you mean by the shoulders interfering with honing? we're talking about the brandt razor yes? with the double shoulder thing (i think thats what its called lol I gotta learn my terminology properly)

That's them. That blade has a slight frown near the heel. And those Solingens might have a bit of pitting near the edge. Could be a bit of a spirit dampener in the honing stakes there. I have a Wosty pipe that has recely left me feeling deflated due to pitting neat the edge. Just can't seem to get past it.


Mick

Originally Posted by saitou

Here is two more pics of the gottlieb hammesfahr =]

Is that a Geneva cutlery Import! pyramid with a number in it!

Originally Posted by Martin103

Is that a Geneva cutlery Import! pyramid with a number in it!

Okay Martin now what does that mean sir? If the exclamation points mean any thing I take it that it is good?