Originally Posted by
carlmaloschneider
Do you REALLY want to remove all the blemishes. I know I'm rather obsessed with forcing a patina, but I really think big old razors look really nice with some patination. You may never get it 100% smooth, there may always be some pitting. I DO like 100% perfect razors, but sometimes it's worth going the other way, i.e. making them look a little shabby and old.
I use a mixture of vinegar and citrus juice. Sometimes I try to make patterns. Sometime sit takes a few applications, with some rubbing with fine Wet and Dry in between, maybe three 'layers' of patination. I wouldn't do that to a razor that was professional restored and nice and smooth and shiny, bit for older ones I think it looks very nice...