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Which one would you would restore???
Hey Gents,
So I was pondering buying a brand spanking new straight (always bought and used vintage) and was going to pull the trigger on a Ralf Aust or a Dovo, probably a 6/8 or so. Then it dawned on me, I have bought some nice blades perfect for restoration in the last couple of years and then I just file them away in the razor "to do" tool cabinet. I have polished a few blades in the past and can hone a razor to shave worthiness but I have yet to attempt to re-scale, re-pin, make scales, etc. but I want to in the near future.
Before I attempt a full restore on my own I want to send one razor away to Glen or Max maybe for a restore. I admire the awesome work both of these fellows do and also wanted to have a professional restore done so I could have a shining example of what to strive for when doing my own restores in the future.
Enough rambling, all of these razors have been untouched by me and are in the condition I found them in. I don't have any of these well known makers currently in my shave rotation so I am not privy to one brand vs. the other but am aware of the reputation of each maker. With that said......WHICH ONE WOULD YOU SEND OFF FOR A PROFESSIONAL RESTORE????
Also, pictures aren't great but first time using a light box I made, needs adjustments, thnx.
If I have created this post in the wrong forum please move accordingly.
from top to bottom:
-Dovo Fritz Bracht 25 (would keep original scales)
-Big Wostenholm with barber's notch
-Wade and Butcher with nice spine work but stubbed toe
-Big and fairly clean Joseph Rodgers and Sons
-Big Bingham / Fenney Tally Ho