Results 1 to 10 of 15
8LikesThread: The smell of an old razor
LinkBack URL
About LinkBacks-
06-22-2013, 07:24 PM #1Senior Member
- Join Date
- Feb 2012
- Location
- West Midlands, UK
- Posts
- 1,263
Thanked: 360
The smell of an old razor
Like most of us I made a bid on a good looking razor and then thought nothing of if it until I had a message that 'you have won this bid', so I paid, and then it it turned up this morning.
The scales are the thinnest, most delicate I've ever come across - peened without washers, no cracks and the blade sits so high that it looks unnatural until you consider that no-one would do this on purpose, therefore it must have been intended.
The make is Moseley & Son - it's a full wedge about 5/8" and probably from a seven day set -althought there is no day mark - the proportions are superb and I could not stop turning it over in my hands until it occurred to me me what was attracting my attention. It's the smell - a completely natural, elemental smell that, I assume, comes from the carbon.
There's a little bit of rust around the pivot but it seems completely wrong to even consider removing the pin and cleaning it - the blade was made with a smile so, I think I'll just try and hone it and do nothing else, and see how it turns out.
If this post gets any response, I might even consider posting some pictures. In the meantime I'm happy just smelling.
-
06-22-2013, 07:37 PM #2Senior Member
- Join Date
- Feb 2013
- Location
- Western New York
- Posts
- 169
Thanked: 33
I ALWAYS want to see the new acquisitions! Maybe in a few more years, you can post the smell too!
-
06-22-2013, 07:46 PM #3Senior Member
- Join Date
- Oct 2010
- Location
- Everett, Ontario
- Posts
- 1,554
Thanked: 309
Smelly Razor. That cant be good. Heres to hoping that its nothing.
-
06-22-2013, 08:48 PM #4Senior Member
- Join Date
- Nov 2012
- Location
- London, UK
- Posts
- 810
Thanked: 70
Surely, if anything, it's the scales. Steel doesn't really have a smell.
Regardless, not sure why you didn't post pics in the first place...
Post pics!
-
06-22-2013, 09:56 PM #5Huh... Oh here
- Join Date
- Oct 2011
- Location
- Tri-Cities TN
- Posts
- 2,270
Thanked: 358
As long as the rust is not active (red) your plan is sound.
Now onto the razor porn.....
It is just Whisker Whacking
Relax and Enjoy!
-
06-22-2013, 10:04 PM #6Senior Member
- Join Date
- Jan 2011
- Location
- Roseville,Kali
- Posts
- 10,432
Thanked: 2027
Post the pics.
-
The Following User Says Thank You to pixelfixed For This Useful Post:
Hirlau (06-22-2013)
-
06-23-2013, 12:14 AM #7Senior Member
- Join Date
- May 2013
- Location
- Port Coquitlam, BC
- Posts
- 314
Thanked: 38
Pics please... :-)
-
06-23-2013, 12:22 AM #8Senior Member
- Join Date
- Jul 2012
- Location
- Long Island, NY
- Posts
- 718
Thanked: 142
Steel and oxidized steel most definitely has a smell. Restore a few blades and get back to me on that one. :-)
Originally Posted by PigHog
......... Making Old Razors Shine N' Shave, Once Again.
-"Sheffield Style"
-
06-23-2013, 11:02 PM #9Senior Member
- Join Date
- Mar 2013
- Location
- Tallahassee, FL
- Posts
- 354
Thanked: 57
Originally Posted by pixelfixed
Don't be a tease Originally Posted by Attila
JimmyHAD:My wife told me if I bought another razor she would leave me ........ and I miss her sometimes......
-
06-23-2013, 11:06 PM #10Senior Member
- Join Date
- Nov 2012
- Location
- Across the street from Mickey Mouse in Calif.
- Posts
- 5,320
Thanked: 1184
I have to agree with Joe on this one. If you can't smell old on steel you need to pick your nose.
Oh.... If you can smell it then your not picking your nose. Why then, aren't you posting a pic ?Neil Miller and JoeLowett like this.Good judgment comes from experience, and experience....well that comes from poor judgment.
Reply With Quote