Thread: First restore help - Thiers-Issard

Hi everyone,

I was recently givin this Thiers-Issard which I would like to restore to a nicer condition. I have read that using any abrasives will remove the gold wash pretty quickly which is something I would like to avoid.

This is the razor in its current state. It's actually a pretty decent shave as it is.



As you can see there is some tarnishing or patches of discolouration. There is no rust or pitting which should make this an easier job for someone with no experience (me).

So, all you more experienced restoration artists, where would you start with a blade like this. What do I need to do?