Thread: Broken Western SR repair w/ Eastern input...

I watched the new video posted shaving with a Japanese razor (great video by the way). My problem: I have this broken Antoni Tadross SR (could be a junk razor for all I know) & am a noob, but love new projects:


I remove the scales...may use them some other day.


I cut the blade down under water with battery powered dremel. I took my time to ensure minimal heat, took probably 30 minutes. My battery powered dremel turns much slower than either of my two electrics...shockingly, I'm not a fan of the 60 cycle jingle


I route out where I will be inserting the new handles.


Gorilla glued, sanded & stained. Might I say ugly as sin, bulky, useless...gotta do something about that.


That's more like it. Not sure how I want to finish it from here. For now I'll leave it stained. The stain is Minwax Provincial, straight.


Honing...


Starting to polish the edge from here out. All of the stones are Japanese wetstones, some natural, some synthetic & of various mfg.



I'd love to hear from you guys to hear some input. I have to say that it shaves well. I found myself using shorter strokes with it, just like the video. I did nick myself at my cheekbone, can't use a shorter blade like a typical 3" blade. Works real well around the ears & throat area where. Was an Antoni Tadross SR even worth TWO DAYS? I enjoyed it no matter, but don't plan on any more.

Thanks for your time,
Scott