Thread: First Time Restoring Razors. Gonna be great fun!

Needful Blades for restoration?... 'check!"
Curiously patterned Cocobolo for scales?... 'check!"
Pins, Shims and washers?... 'check!"
Good Camera and enough Skill to competently use it?... "Not so much!"

Well, Here goes. "Let the restorations begin!" I'll show off the 'after' pics when they the restorations are complete...

Can't wait. I like the look of the wood. The only bad thing with wood like that is trying to decide what section you want for scales and for what razor.

Best of luck, can't wait to see the pictures!

good luck
definately fun & frustation ahead depending on your OCD levels
like the look of that Milliard

This is my concept for the Hilliard. I want to incorporate the tight, 'wavy' grain features into the scales. Notice the notch on one side of the scales. This notch is to keep the words "THE MASTER RAZOR in view, even when the razor is closed. The font just looks too good to hide.

Can't wait to see the finished work. Good luck on the restoration.

You have impressive design skills, and that is some awesome cocobolo. You probably already know to take precautions with that family of woods. The finished razors should be beautiful.