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    Default Couple razors from an antique shop

    Well I found a couple razors I think I got a good deal on.

    First is an H.K. Friodur No Stain. The scales are excelent along with the blade. No spots any where. The pins are loose so the blade is loose in the scales, I will have to learn how to make them tighter I guess.

    Second is an older looking Wade and Butcher. Looked cool to me. This guy has old wooden scales that are worn but I think would look really cool all cleaned up and restained. The blade is clean, tarnished, but clean.

    Got them both for $54 total. Dont know if I got ripped off but it seemed good to me. Have a look.

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    You have done well. Two very nice razors. Enjoy!!
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    Sweet razors! Those are some of the really sought after ones; vintage Friodur and a big ole W&B. The W&B scales are almost certainly black horn, not wood, so please don't stain them. Also, having writing pressed in is on the rare side. Can you post a closeup of the front scale?

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    Quote Originally Posted by holli4pirating View Post
    Sweet razors! Those are some of the really sought after ones; vintage Friodur and a big ole W&B. The W&B scales are almost certainly black horn, not wood, so please don't stain them. Also, having writing pressed in is on the rare side. Can you post a closeup of the front scale?


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    So from your guys point of view, should I just give the W&B a good cleaning, basically sanitize and hone, and just leave it the way it is other wise?

    Thanks

    Brian

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    You did VERY well. The W&B is a real gem, I'd do as little to it as possible.
    I strop my razor with my eyes closed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GeauxLSU View Post
    You did VERY well. The W&B is a real gem, I'd do as little to it as possible.
    I was thinking that, adds to the nostalgia I thought. How do I tighten it up, its very loose in the scales?

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    Very nice! You definately got a deal there. Congrats on 2 fine razors.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kd7skx View Post
    I was thinking that, adds to the nostalgia I thought. How do I tighten it up, its very loose in the scales?
    Lay it on the flat portion of a vice and GENTLY peen the pins with a small ball peen hammer. You can get one at Harbor Freight or Sears. I use this 8 oz. ball peen for that.

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    You just want to tighten it up, don't beat it to death. The pins are probably leaded yellow brass, which is very soft, but will work harden and snap.
    I strop my razor with my eyes closed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GeauxLSU View Post
    Lay it on the flat portion of a vice and GENTLY peen the pins with a small ball peen hammer. You can get one at Harbor Freight or Sears. I use this 8 oz. ball peen for that.

    Sears: Online department store featuring appliances, tools, fitness equipment and more

    You just want to tighten it up, don't beat it to death. The pins are probably leaded yellow brass, which is very soft, but will work harden and snap.
    Cool thanks, did the trick. I think the scales are warped on the friodus, after tightening up the pins the tip will come in contact with the scales when closing it. But still good.

    Any one know a good honer, I know there is Lynn, but he seems swamped lately and would like to try others as well. Dont think im quite ready to try honing on my own yet.

    Thanks,

    Brian

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