Thread: My first old razor.

Originally Posted by Geezer

First...Let me congratulate you on finding the pick of the litter for a first old razor. WOW!
~Richard

I was thinking just that " pick of the litter " you nailed it Richard

Originally Posted by Erik63

Thanks for your comment engine46.
Ivory is better than bone any way.
Should I send it out to get restored or just get it shave ready?

I would strongly suggest that it be sent to a known and confident hone and renewal person. It is too nice to be hacked by a low count purveyor of edges.

Those scales can crack at the pin in an instant!!! Do not, for any reason try to get the blade further into the scales than it just sets. Be very careful in packaging for the same reason!

Perhaps someone may send you a PM of persons they trust. Check their post count also.

It took me years to find a blade of that quality and so I am very protective toward yours.

Sincerely
~Richard

Originally Posted by Geezer

I would strongly suggest that it be sent to a known and confident hone and renewal person. It is too nice to be hacked by a low count purveyor of edges.

Those scales can crack at the pin in an instant!!! Do not, for any reason try to get the blade further into the scales than it just sets. Be very careful in packaging for the same reason!

Perhaps someone may send you a PM of persons they trust. Check their post count also.

It took me years to find a blade of that quality and so I am very protective toward yours.

Sincerely
~Richard

I totally agree! I do think it is Ivory & yes, Ivory is way better than bone. I would definitely send it to a pro to be honed.

Originally Posted by Geezer

Excerpted from Niel's Strazors:
Meanwhile, in 1859 his brother John Newton launched a new electro-plate and cutlery business, Mappin & Co, at The Royal Cutlery Works in Pond Hill.
~Richard

Very interesting that you bring that up. I have the distinct impression that the incredible finish on my Mappin is nickel plating.



I'm sure it's plated, here is a pic of a square piece fallen off. Microscope shows sharp edges of a coating on the blade.