Thread: A call from the antique shop

Originally Posted by ScoutHikerDad

Wow, I just found this thread. You definitely belong behind bars, Mike-what a deal! That would keep me busy for years. By the way, I have that exact 7/8" Frederick Reynolds in the original faux tortoise-shell scales, and it's one of my favorite shavers.

Congrats on the score! Aaron

That made my day with this find, for i just recently bought one, and this one will make a fine match for a two day set, once restored.

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Can't remember the thread but I believe one of Mike's favorite shavers was a 7/8 rattler (FR?) so that one will be seeing some use. Apologies if that I incorrect.

Its the Wosties I'm partial to, Josh. Though I've had no complaints what so ever to Mr Reynolds work.
I have several of each, and couldn't tell the difference in shaves between them. But one Wosty stands out above them all. Its my favorite, and came from Texas.

Originally Posted by sharptonn

It seems they did exactly that?

I just meant on this blade they kept it simple.
Shaving products definitely have their share of sensational marketing! It's either celebrated, the best, one and only, the original, or some exotic imported steel!

Here's my FR Rattler; it's one of my favorites too. The scales on mine are dried and starting to delaminate. They might need a bath in Neatsfoot oil and a polish:

Interesting that you mentioned Wosties too-I'm about to finish up a gorgeous Wosty Pipe with deep, fancy stamps on the blade face. This will be my first in Paua Abalone ALVS. I'm just waiting on some domed collars from my usual ebay supplier AJ Kenne-it's ready for pinning other than that. Will post pics in a couple of days when I finish it.

edit: If you saw my collection, you would see that I am partial to hump-backs too. About a 6/8-8/8" rattler-grind, shoulderless, and the curvier the better!

Oh yeah.!!

Stick the whole thing in a zip lock, with some neatsfoot, and let it sit for a week. It'll be good ta go again.

So just blade and all? That would save considerable time and trouble, and I can't imagine neatsfoot would harm the blade. I'm gonna give this a try, Mike!

(By the way, I'm still polishing blades with that 3M Marine Polish you sent me-the gift that keeps on giving!).

I've tossed complete razors in the neatsfoot oil many times. The only thing that sometimes happens is that the oil lubes the contact at the pivot and the blade can loosen up. I find that wiping the scales well with a rag and then using compressed air to blow excess oil out of the pivot usually takes care of the problem.

Yep, Roy has it covered. Just a bit more effort cleaning out the pivot area will help with the loss of tension.

As if further proof were needed, that its a good idea to cultivate friendship and good relations with your local antique dealers! Mine love me, but not like yours loves You! Congrats on an excellent score!

Just received another call folks, I'll be going to look this weekend.