Thread: found in grandfather's garage!

I'm failrly new to straight razor shaving (a little over a year) and have a number of vintage razors, including my Grandfather's and my wife's Great Grandfather's razors. They were both lovingly brought back to life by Max (Max Sprecher) and both are part of my regular rotation. These are your razors, but I would certainly THINK TWICE about cutting the blade down. I would suggest saving your money and then have Max, or another of the great pro's on here (there are quite of few), restore both razors. I think you'll be happier in the end. Just my two cents.

"The bitterness of poor quality far outlasts the sweatness of a low price"

Originally Posted by jordan460

Guys, i just got some bad news... I heard that the scales on the dubl duck have literally shrunk a little bit over time, and now theyre too small to fit the blade...

EDIT: should i get the blade shortened just enough to fit? I'm talking to a guy that says he can do that plus restore and hone for me for a reasonable cost. That would maintain the overall sentimental value for the razor and i think that sounds like a better option than getting new scales

Before you do anything drastic, have a look at the wedge, it looks like it has slipped, the blade may be hitting that.

Indeed, those scales are junk. I think they decomposed even back in the day. I happened upon several sets of replacement scales back when. They are old, but not afflicted with the yellowing which accompanies the rot. I have one set left. They need some polishing. Shelf/drawer wear. Pm me if you want em!

Jordan, I will personally beat you with a wombat if you do not take Sharpton up on his offer. You have a true prize in your grasp, dont turn it into a booby prize.

Goodness... Well, new scales it is guys! This is like the fifth time this gassing stuff has been brought to my attention... Disappointing, but nothing i can do about that! Still, i hope to save the blade, and i do still have the original package and box

EDIT: holy crap! I hadnt read sharpton's post before i posted this! PM inbound sir!

Originally Posted by Magpie

Jordan, I will personally beat you with a wombat if you do not take Sharpton up on his offer. You have a true prize in your grasp, dont turn it into a booby prize.

Hey, are you muscling in on Carl's wombat assault turf now?

Check out what was in the original box! Pretty neat

Originally Posted by ReardenSteel

Take a look in the "Classifieds" and click on "Member Services" and you'll see the various members who offer restoration services. If you would like to see some of their work, then check out the "Custom Builts & Restorations" and look for threads started by those members who offer their skill and expertise for restorations. If you get a good feeling from one, then contact the member through the PM system or by whatever means they wish to be contacted and go from there. I have had razors restored and or honed by various members here and have never been disappointed with their work/communication/fees. Good luck and keep us posted.

Agreed, they look well worth restoring and I would let an experienced person restore them.

Looks like i'll be getting the DD blade restored (NO shortening!) and put on sharptonn's scales. I'm excited, and i'll keep posted

EDIT: fun fact, the Satinedge is between 60 and 66 years old

Originally Posted by jordan460

Check out what was in the original box! Pretty neat

Frame it and hang it up. It would be nice shave den decor.