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Beau Brummel cleanup/restore
This is my first restore, which so far is basically a cleanup. May need more before honing...
Before photos now, after below.
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Nice aged patina on this one.
Need help with IDing this razor. Beau Brummel, in cleaned up images in cleanup photos, says Brummel Werk New York. What is approximate year of manufacture?
Stamp on other side says Beau Brummel Wedge. Is it truly a wedge? Photo of end in cleanup.
Also, what are the scales made of? Concerned if cell rot was part of what I was cleaning away, but think and hope not. Help with these questions greatly appreciated.
Cleanup photos below.
Used a Dremel and Maas. Yes, that is controversial here. I have experience with a Dremel, already own one, and have the one with variable speed and used at low RPM. Took breaks to keep blade cool. Turned out nice. I am comfortable with using a Dremel.
Also know Dremel has limitations, and wondering if a little sanding is needed, please see below.
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Questions:
Is this a real wedge? It is stamped wedge, but seems a little hollow on sides. I've seen the drawings explaining wedge to full hollow and 1/4 hollow, but want to be sure.
Also, take a look at blade edge. Those are not cracks, as they do not go all the way through. Can feel a little ridge with my fingernail, so it has texture. It did not polish out. What is it, and what is next step? A little sandpaper to take it all out? Or hone? If sandpaper, that would be followed by more Maas, maybe by hand this time as so close to edge. Or do I sandpaper the entire blade up to spine?
When that is settled and I hone, I will shave and plan to keep her.
Thanks for ideas here guys, and thanks for the experienced eyes,
MarkC