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About one quarter of one sheet. I cut that into smaller sections, wrap it around a wine cork and elbow grease. The shine clearly started to show after the 800 grit. I was surprised how the mirror...

So true...

Its Sunday evening and I am about to pack it in for the day. I thought I would post some progress pictures. Still have some polishing and cleaning to do...I might get to it again one evening this...

Two more questions...first, regarding the finish on the blade. In its original state would a blade like this have a buff/satin finish or a near mirror finish?
Second, would you recondition the...

I am not quite ready just yet to un-pin and re-pin scales. This will be a skill to learn down the road. For now I will restore this razor with the scales attached. Glad to hear you feel they are in...

Interesting your comment on the scales. The scales are certainly different from my other razors. They have a different feel than any of the early plastics I am familiar with. Other than Neatsfoot...

All great advice...thanks (as usual).. The one thing I will say is this is one heavy chunk of metal!! I can tell it will take some time. I am in no rush...and my life doesn't depend on the...

My weekend restoration project is this Joseph Rodgers and Sons wedge razor. The edge is a little rough...I will need to straighten the edge. I have never restored or honed a wedge razor...