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    Default Some information on project razors.

    Hello members of SRP

    I have been looking at my every growing collection of razors and i have been preparing them for mild restoration, simple rust removal, scales straightening, and scale replacement. I am posting pictures and of the razors, because i want to be sure if they are worth my time, and i want a little more detail on them.




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    Sorry, but i have a really cheap camera so my description will mostly be more helpful.
    1.George Wostenholm, Original pipe razor
    -broken scales,
    -devils spite(character marks)
    2.Gun Metal, Geo F Creutzrurg & son, Phila
    -i believe synthetic scales.
    -mild buffing needed.
    3.Top Flight,Burrell cutlery co, EllicottVille
    -ivory scales,
    4.Cadet Army & Navy, F&G. MAAGACO new york, made in england.
    -mild cleaning,
    -scales require fixing.

    If anyone could give me a little information, such as date(although hard with terrible pictures) and if you think its worth restoring. I know its against the rules to discus prices, but i am only asking if it is worth time and effort.
    Thank you

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    They all look restore-able. But whether they're worth it is entirely up to you.

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    if they were mine other than repairing the scales all they would be getting is a good cleaning to get rid of the rust and polish with MAAS... i like my razor to show age. the first 2 should wind up as great shaver if there is no hidden damage, the top flight should be a good one as well, but i bet the scales are bone. never heard of the last one.

    enjoy,
    jim
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    Some infor mation about your razors.
    G.F. CREUTZBERG
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Maker of "EAGLE" knives and razors
    ca. 1875 - 1943

    Top Flight,Burrell cutlery co, EllicottVille 1940 -
    Found a good article about Burrell cutlery from 1943 how Interesting that Carl Monkhouse was in the same building?
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