Thread: I'm going to take on a couple of Resto projects

I don't know what the heck I was thinking but I bought these:

I guess I was thinking they may be a good project. Figured I got them for a reasonable enough price that if they turn out to be total crap, I can practice my honing skills on them. Either way, it will be fun to see what I can do with them.

The link just goes to E-bay front page

Best thing to do is capture the pics and upload them here that way when the link goes dead this thread is still good

Ha they look good from what I see. I've shaved with razors that look a lot worse.

Originally Posted by gssixgun

The link just goes to E-bay front page

Best thing to do is capture the pics and upload them here that way when the link goes dead this thread is still good

Yep. fixed

This was the description:

2 antique straight razors GOOD SHAVERS !! – I’d like to introduce myself. I am Phil Krumholz, author of HISTORY OF SHAVING & RAZORS, COMPLETE GILLETTE COLLECTORS HANDBOOK, GETTING TO KNOW YOUR STRAIGHT RAZORS, and other shaving-related books. I am offering some shaving items that I am selling for an estate. These have a reasonable starting price. I note all flaws that can affect the value of your item.

This lot consists of antique straight razors that will make good shavers with some work with a hone and a strop, no blade cracks or chips. Blades a bit loose in the handle from old use. FIRST RAZOR IS A HUGO HERBERTZ SOLINGEN-REMSCHEID WITH COWBONE HANDLES11/16” BLADE. POSSIBLE OLD REPIN. YOU ALSO GET A SHUMATE ST. LOUIS WITH 5/8” BLADE, A REPINNED BLADE THAT RESTS IN A SET OF CELLULOID HANDLES THAT ARE NICELY COLORED LIKE POLISHED AGATE ROCK.

Well, I got them in today. Didn't really turn out to need much work. Some light polishing for some faint water spots and a couple of light rounds on the 4k/8k hone. The Hugo Herbertz needs a little work on one of the pins but nothing major. But, it shaves unbelievable! The Shumate needs a little more polishing near the scales and another round on the hone. Overall, a couple of fantastic razors.

Just finished restoring the Merscheid 440. Designed in Solidworks a new set of scales. Made them in Bocote and finished in CA. Turned out pretty nice. I learned a couple of things and now know what to do different next time.