My first project razors

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07-01-2016, 04:28 AM
Mrchick

My first project razors

I have been on the hunt for some project razors to try my hand at restoration. I bought these three for less than $40.00 total. It looks to me like they have potential. Time to start reading the restoration threads. [emoji1]
Wade and Butcher
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...84113c2ff7.jpg
D. C. Halsted and a Genco
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...c809a35854.jpg
07-01-2016, 04:30 AM
Hirlau

Nice price & grab,,, can't wait to see them finished. :tu
07-04-2016, 05:24 AM
engine46

Those are nice. I see very little or no hone wear on them.
07-04-2016, 01:18 PM
MikeT

Oh yeah! Time for the fun to begin :) good luck on your projects.
07-04-2016, 01:27 PM
outback

Perfect candidates. Looks like they'll clean up quite easily.
Their just like the ones I find in the wild.
There's lots of info in " what are you working on " thread as well, for razors like those.

Are those pressed leather scales, or horn?
07-04-2016, 02:47 PM
Mrchick

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Originally Posted by outback

Perfect candidates. Looks like they'll clean up quite easily.
Their just like the ones I find in the wild.
There's lots of info in " what are you working on " thread as well, for razors like those.

Are those pressed leather scales, or horn?

They appear to be horn. I have another $3.00 razor that I'm starting to learn the sanding process on. It as black when I started with some pitting. I'm up to the 1000 grit now and the pitting is gone.
It started like this.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...ce1881ef6e.jpg
And is starting to look like it might come around.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...8461dd71a2.jpg
Thanks for the thread referral.
07-04-2016, 02:56 PM
outback

Wow..!!
Yeah, it's coming around alright. Nice hone wear too.
I don't see a tang stamp, do you know what brand it is?
07-04-2016, 03:17 PM
Mrchick

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Originally Posted by outback

Wow..!!
Yeah, it's coming around alright. Nice hone wear too.
I don't see a tang stamp, do you know what brand it is?

There is absolutely no markings on this blade. I don't see any evidence of it ever being marked. And no, I didn't sand off any stampings. [emoji1]
07-04-2016, 03:24 PM
outback

Cool!! I've got a few no names, all have been great shavers.
Enjoy.!!!
07-04-2016, 05:08 PM
engine46

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Originally Posted by Mrchick

There is absolutely no markings on this blade. I don't see any evidence of it ever being marked. And no, I didn't sand off any stampings. [emoji1]

That is coming along nicely my friend. Nothing wrong with a "John Doe " razor as long as it performs well.

Happy July 4th everyone!
07-04-2016, 06:09 PM
Chevhead

Do yourself a HUGE FAVOR and make SURE you can set a good bevel on them BEFORE you do all that sanding.....
07-04-2016, 06:57 PM
Hirlau

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07-04-2016, 07:18 PM
Mrchick

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Originally Posted by Chevhead

Do yourself a HUGE FAVOR and make SURE you can set a good bevel on them BEFORE you do all that sanding.....

Thanks for the advice. I'll try that before going further.
07-04-2016, 07:23 PM
Chevhead

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Originally Posted by Hirlau

Where you been hide'n Chevhead ?? Attachment 240558

Been busy...
I still check in when I get time.