Hey guys,

I got lucky on an ebay auction lot -- really fuzzy picture, no description. I have taken a particular fancy to W&Bs, and I thought I recognized a Special, so I bid.



I was right! One turned out to be a W&B special in really nice condition (middle). The one on top was a surprise (really fuzzy auction site photo). It is really striking -- a Romo Registered 'High Class,' with all sorts of gold wash, and a carved diamond spine.



And the other I don't recognize, but it's a shoulderless with a barber's notch marked 'National Cutlery." Looks like it will clean up okay.



Sorry for the blurry photos. Gotta get me a better camera.

So here's the question: I have been cleaning up beat up razors (those which didn't need sanding, anyway) with Maas and a dremel buffing wheel. Obviously, the buffing wheel is out because of the etching and gold wash -- but can I use Maas (and elbow grease) to polish them up?

I know that the Panglossian (best of all possible worlds) solution is to use a tumbler. Well, I haven't got one of those, nor do I plan to get one anytime soon. They're pretty clean, and I know they'll never approach the amazing stuff gsixx/glen gets with his tumbler, but what are other options?

Oh, and I've never heard of a Romo (or National Cutlery). What's the word on them?

cass.

BTW, if it wasn't obvious, I'm not interested in collecting, just in shaving, so I ask only because I'm curious, not trying to guage resale value or anything.