Peter, try to use the thinnest CA glue you can find. They come in different consistencies. The thinner one will take more coats but dries smoother with less sanding.

I used a medium thickness glue and it dries frosted. Requiring a lot of sanding to smooth out. On the up side I got a coat thick enough to even out the brass in just two applications. But the sanding is a pain.

I sanded up to 1500 grit and buffed with tripoli and white diamond combound then polished. If you have 2000 grit paper or higher you can probably polish it without needing buffing with compounds.

Bill, I am also pleased to see that my work is helping change some minds about restored razors. I feel that restoration is under appreciated in the straight razor community. In every other antique market an experienced restorer's skills are prized and sought after. A properly restored antique is worth much more than its unrestored and poorer condition counterpart. I was surprised to find this not the case with straight razors.

I hope that this attitude will slowly change as time goes on. I am happy to do my small part, one person at a time.

Gary, the only people to laugh at someone's attempts are those that have not had the courage to try it themselves. Anyone who has done it wil recognize and appreciate the struggle to learn a new skill. Post your work with confidence. You will only walk away better for the experience.

Alexander, Thank you for the appreciation. I want to add that when I list an item on e-bay I am fully aware of the whimsical nature of auctions. I am always hoping to hit the stratosphere but I don't count on it. So whatever the final price I won't be disappointed. If you or another SRP member gets it, so much the better.