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I need one more whack at low grit, but I got it up to 400 level polish for a progress report. Any remnants of pitting in danger zones will be eradicated then and then I am bumping back up as I feel...

I had to order a full progression of grits. Won't be able to resume till friday/sat Manhattan is a PITA for certain stuff.

But he is right, I've never seen anything of this age in wood, let alone one piece slotted wood, yet the condition of the razor being so old and corrosion aside, not appearing o have been subjected...

I'm fairly certain the ones on my Evatt 1790s are tortoise, but I've seen blonde ones that have some sort of lacquer or staining going on across the entire surface area that is not simple patina. I...

The scales actually suit it, plus they have no splits, cracks or warps. Once I cleaned all of the rust off of it and out of the pivot they fit the razor like a glove. They just need restoration like...

Hmm... When did one piece slotted wooden scales such as these first make an appearance? I think these are mahogany.

I meant to ask, was this a common scale style for the period? Moreover, what would you guys recommend for a finish? Gun stock finish? The scales were liberated of any finish LOOOONG ago... Thankfully...

Anyone have a guess on who might have made this one for packwood? It looks like some John Barbers I've seen, but IDK...

Been at it for a few hours

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I've been trying to get my hands on this thing for months! Finally!! Out of all sandpaper, to be continued once I find some appropriate grits in this godforsaken city...
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