Thread: Cheap Non-Shaving Restoration

This is the razor I picked up over the weekend at a local antique store. I came across it while I was looking for a DE. Apparently it's no good shaving wise, but I've had fun working on it thus far. I'm planning on putting it and some other vintage shaving supplies in a shadow box on the wall in my bathroom.

I haven't taken the scales off because I don't know if I want to get that deep into it. I'm a little afraid of getting them off, and then not being able to get them back on. I'm hoping that I can just sand and shine them up a little while they're still on the blade. We'll see.

So far I'm in about $20 for the razor and sandpaper from 150 grit - 2000.

This is what the whole razor looked like when I got it.





This is the opposite side that I've been hitting with the 150 grit to try and get all the rust and pitting out.




I think that some of the scratches and dents are going to stay. I've been sanding on this thing for a while and although the main stains and marks are gone, these don't seem to be going anywhere.

After looking through the gallery here in the restoration forum, I kind of like the blades that still have a few age marks on them. Makes them look like they've actually been used, and shows the age some.

I'll update with more pictures as I go, and when I get done with the whole project.

Please comment. I'd like any kind of positive or negative feedback.

If for nothing else, you're enjoying what you're doing and getting good practice doing it. I like those scales.

Chris L

Those scales do not look right... they seem nicer than the blade ever will be or was.

Originally Posted by syslight

Those scales do not look right... they seem nicer than the blade ever will be or was.

They've got some dents and scratches on them. And might be a little bent. I'm no expert.

Is there anyway to get them smoothed out and shined up?

Just read that you can buy the brass tubing for pins at Hobby Lobby. Since I work there, I think I'll try and pick some up.

If I can do that, I'll take the scales off.

you work there and didnt know you carried tubing? Looks good tho! It looks to me you have the same computer as my girlfriend. It just died the other day...such a shame...

Time for some progress pictures. These were taken after 150-2000 grit sanding, and some time with Turtle Wax buffing compound. There are some hairline scratches that could probably be taken off with some mechanical help.







I picked up some small brass nails that I think will work for pins. I'm going to experiment with that in the workshop tomorrow. Maybe those scales will come off after all.

Its looking good, now im not so scared to have a go at the bomby one i picked up in Thiland.

Ill have to do the same thing with the progress pics. But the scales on mine are deffinitly done for.

+Buckler

Looks great!

I can not believe that you spent so much time restoring a "Pakistan" razor! That will NEVER shave.

Well, you gained a lot of experience on how to restore....I recommend you try your hand on a razor that will be able to hold an edge. Taking the razor to that next level (shaving with a restoration) is a great feeling.

Great work on the clean up and polish!!

C utz

Originally Posted by C utz

Looks great!

I can not believe that you spent so much time restoring a "Pakistan" razor! That will NEVER shave.

Well, you gained a lot of experience on how to restore....I recommend you try your hand on a razor that will be able to hold an edge. Taking the razor to that next level (shaving with a restoration) is a great feeling.

Great work on the clean up and polish!!

C utz

Thanks on the compliment.

I'd rather mess up some crappy razor, than get one that could be brought back to life and then screw it all up. I haven't messed with taking the scales off yet. I'm still unsure about my abilities with the whole thing, and I don't have any tiny washers. lol. The plan was to go out to the flea market this Saturday and see if I could find anything decent, but I got called into work. I've got various antique shops around town on the lookout for me. I'll have myself a shaver soon enough!