Thread: The Old English Razor Repair

I was wondering if you had success with the repair on this razor, and how it turned out. Also how do you like this razor, and if you ever found any additional information about it.
I found one exactly like this one at an antique store, I did not buy it, but I'm wondering if I should? Any feedback and opinions or recommendations appreciated.
Thanks, Bruce

Actually, I ended up trading the razor. Before I did, I repaired the scale break with epoxy glue. That worked very well. I didn't take the time to sand and buff the repair location before trading. But, I believe if I had, it would have looked very well.

I will email the person who now owns, or owned this razor and ask him to comment here if he has anything to say.

I'm the guy who got the razor from Larry.

His fix of the scales has held up well so far. You can tell that the scales have been repaired, of course. I didn't sand down the repaired area, as cosmetic shape is not really important to me.

At any rate, I'm glad that the scales were repaired instead of replaced. Keeping the original scales is important in razors this old, I think.

On a similar note, I obtained a W&B with scales made out of the same material (horn, I think). It also had one scale broken at the wedge end, though the break was cleaner than this one. I used some superglue (gorilla) to mend it, and it looks great and works well. So I'd say this method of fixing the scales works fine.

Thank you for the replies gentlemen
Bruce

I just bought one of these on Ebay for a good price. The blade is huge! looks like it hardly has been honed. The scales are not cracked but a little warped, and worn down.
My question to the OP is have you identified the age of the razor you had? Mine does not appear to have anything stamped on the tang. My guess is that would make it older.
Also, does anyone know how to straighten horn scales? The warpage is not extreme. I agree in keeping the original scales if possible, and since these are functional, i would prefer to use them, but I also would like to use this razor once restored.
I will post pics soon, just got it yesterday and am working all weekend.

There are two pages of people in the Classifieds that do this sort of work

Member Services - Straight Razor Place Classifieds

Or you can browse here

And learn that steam can correct yer problem if used right


http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...wers-here.html



NICE !!! razor

Found this WIKI thanks to Sixgun:
Fixing warped horn scales - Straight Razor Place Wiki

I may attempt this on my own. Looking for opinions now. Should I do a disassemble or clean and repair with the pins in place? There seems to be significant rust at the pivot.

i have some scales like that, and I just polished them with micro mesh and wiped them don with some gun stock oil to seal them...worked pretty well... I am no expert though