Thread: Rolls Razor

Hey Fellas
Just acquired a Rolls Razor Viscount Model.
For some reason, the stropping bar seems to be stuck turning when moved in the track.
God i wish i had an explosion diagram to properly name the parts
Does anybody here know how to disassemble the mechanism to get it functioning properly?
Thanks!
Mike

There is a thread here that may help The "what is" and " how to" thread for the Rolls Razor | Page 3 | TheShaveDen .

Bob

Thanks Bob !
That should help
I'm guessing its just hardened grease or something.
I'll hopefully get it rolling shortly.
I'm pretty stoked about this thing!
They are an awesome looking package.
Mike

I used a little silicone spray on the rollers of one that I have and it loosened up.

Take it apart as far as you can and either thoroughly spray the guts with WD40 or just soak the carcass in varsol over night to get the crud out. Relube it with some lithium grease after and you should be good to go.

Bob

I have one (not viscount) and I like it very much. I read in a post some where that the strop side won't work without the strop dressing. Does anyone know if that is true and if so is there any substitute for the original strop dressing?

I saw some on eBay once but didn't buy it.

I got it all freed up and working now thanks BoB

@tedh75

Here is an excerpt from somewhere ??

Strop Maintenance

A good rule of thumb: if it's time to hone, is it also time to dress the strop? A strop that is dried-out, hard, or cracked will not restore the blade; in fact, it could damage the blade. You will see your strop daily, so just remember to check if it remains supple, and free of dirt and grit. I have done some research on strops, and the great majority of references I encountered say leather's natural surface is ideal for stropping purposes. Using an effective strop dressing regularly is essential! After trying a number of things, I have had good luck with Lubriderm skin lotion (unscented). You can buy it just about anywhere. If you use Lubriderm, you should dress the strop weekly. I have discovered that 100% pure Vitamin E oil (tocopheryl acetate) also makes a wonderful strop dressing (see Appendix). Do not use mink oil, neat's-foot oil, baseball glove oil, etc. on your strop. When in doubt, stick with the Lubriderm.

To dress the strop, I strongly recommend you first remove it from its lid by prying it up with a toothpick placed in the larger of the two indentations at the lid's base. Gently pull the strop up from the lid's edges, and away from the two strop clips. - Be careful not to bend the clips in the process! Place the strop on a flat working surface - like your kitchen counter. Any soil or grit should be wiped away with a soft cloth. If necessary, minor scratches and cuts can be sanded out with #400 grit sandpaper (sand the entire strop lengthwise, very lightly and evenly). Next, squeeze a quarter-size drop of dressing onto the strop, and work it into the leather thoroughly with your fingers. Let it dry, and apply a second coat. If you are using Lubriderm, the strop should be dry enough to use within half an hour. Wipe away any excess residue, and return the strop to its lid. Be careful to slip the strop fully underneath the two holding clips, and then press it beneath the lid's edges (all three remaining sides). Using your thumbnail, ensure it's properly seated all around.

I have no proof of this, but I believe the Rolls Razor strop dressing contained a mild abrasive. My guess would be (owing to the red color) something along the lines of iron oxide. I have rolls with both untreated strop, and another that I treated with the iron oxide paste, and to be honest, I cant feel a difference. But then, I don't shave with it all that often.