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  1. 08-22-2009, 06:20 PM #1
    jorgeovi
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    Default I'm a lucky guy

    I've already told you about the #14 Doble Temple I got for 25€ as my first straight without even know what it means shave-ready...

    I've already show you the Joseph Rodgers ans Sons I've inherited from my grandpa...

    Yesterday, my uncle gave me a Dovo box saying "I had this in my bathroom for years. It's not a Dovo but I think it's good". Opened it and...



    I'm restoring it, I'll sand it as I did with the sheffiled. I suppose the gold plating will go away with the sanding... right?

    Any tips will be welcome

    With these 3, and the friodur I buyed, I have 4 excellent straights for my rotation, in just some months... and I thought I was going to save money with straight razor shaving
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  2. 08-22-2009, 06:34 PM #2
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    You are a lucky guy. That is a score and it looks like the blade is in good shape. If it was me I would semichrome it and leave it at that. You would lose the gold either way but at least neutralize the rust. Quite a rotation you are building. Beware that RAD doesn't set in.
    Be careful how you treat people on your way up, you may meet them again on your way back down.
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    Wow! You have had a bit of luck! That'll be a great razor. Enjoy it!
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  4. 08-22-2009, 08:12 PM #4
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    Congratulations on the good luck you're having! It's really cool that you're able to use blades that have been in the family.
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    you are a lucky one congrats
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  6. 08-23-2009, 01:14 AM #6
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    You are truly a blessed man getting those razors as your first 4! My hats off to you! That Dubl Duck is a very excellent shaver, you will LOVE it! When you sand it, you will lose the gold, yes. But it looks to be in very good shape otherwise. It would be best to take the blade off the scales before you start sanding, so you won't bugger up that cracked ice! The main problem area will be the tang and tail. The pitting seems to be pretty heavy there. But take it easy so you don't erase the tang stamp. You will want to use progressive grits of Wet/Dry sandpaper. Go 220, 320, 400, 800, 1500 then 2000 and if you can get it 2500 and 3000 grit. Make sure you remove the marks left by the previous grit, because it would take forever to remove the marks from 220 with an 800 grit piece. Take your time, be safe and your blade will be as shinney as a mirror when you get done. Good Luck and God Bless! Ray
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