Thread: Mirror finish

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Cannot stand to see vintage blades that are buffed to the max
Fine matte,orig, Grind patterns are a thing of beauty JMO.

That's all very personal. Many people love the high mirror shine and others don't. However there is a huge difference between an nice subtle perfectly mirror or high shine restored razor as opposed to what I see a lot, the over buffed, over mirrored look where someone just went overboard with his rouges. Makes for a fake look and it streaks the engraving. That's usually a dead giveaway.

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Honestly, I own mostly NOS vintage blades all full - extreme hollows and many are Near Mirror from the factory... another of my pet peeves, sorry, but I have drawers and display cases full of razors to argue that point

Please note the fact I said near mirror I can find flaws on most of them too

As I said (buffed to the max) as you said (near mirror) JMO

Micro mesh pads are available from Rockler, and any penmaking supplier.

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Cannot stand to see vintage blades that are buffed to the max,Thats not the way they were when made.
Fine matte,orig, Grind patterns are a thing of beauty JMO.

There is my problem with your statement, your opinion is your opinion, and I cannot argue that part nor would I, but that statement is simply not a fact...

See the difference, I have the razors that were made that way now if you are saying that it is only bad to buff baldes beyond what they were originally, that is a different statement, and could have been worded differently

JMHO too of course

I can use the micro mesh by hand correct

Originally Posted by Tylerbrycen

I can use the micro mesh by hand correct

yes you can

Depending on how many razor you plan on doing Tyler??? a buffer is usually more cash smart.. BUT very dangerous to you and the razors

You can seriously destroy razors very quickly wth a buffer but you can also get a really nice finish

Sent you a private message on srp so i dont do advertising here.

Originally Posted by Tylerbrycen

Where can I get the micro mesh finishes

Indeed sit I like my fingers and how does this look for micro mesh Buy Micro-Mesh Pen Sanding Kit at Woodcraft

Originally Posted by Maximilian

That's all very personal. Many people love the high mirror shine and others don't. However there is a huge difference between an nice subtle perfectly mirror or high shine restored razor as opposed to what I see a lot, the over buffed, over mirrored look where someone just went overboard with his rouges. Makes for a fake look and it streaks the engraving. That's usually a dead giveaway.

+1

You can also see it in the rounding of what were once sharp-ish lines, like the edges formed between areas of grinding. Shoulders become less defined and edges get blurred. Just looks cheap, in my opinion.