Where in the UK can I get my straight razor restored?

Hi guys, I am just wondering if any of you know where in the UK I can get my straight razor restored? In an ideal world I would do it myself but I'm at university and don't have the time at the moment but I want to learn to start using my straight razor asap! Do any of you guys provide a straight razor restoration service?

I am prepared to send it off within the UK - I have been hunting high and low on the internet for people that do this and someone suggested that I post on forums so I thought I would give it a go!

Many thanks guys - any information would be very much appreciated!

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For sure in the UK you have Neil Miller and Jamie aka Celticcrusader on SRP I am quite sure I am forgeting someone, but it is 4 am here and I am just up letting the Dogs out so forgive me :p

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For sure in the UK you have Neil Miller and Jamie aka Celticcrusader on SRP I am quite sure I am forgeting someone, but it is 4 am here and I am just up letting the Dogs out so forgive me :p

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Thanks for the speedy reply - really appreciate it! I have contacted both of them - I think I managed to find Neil Miller's email so thanks for the advice there!!!

frankimposter,

+1 on Mr Neil Miller; his work is superb :)

Have fun !

Best regards

Russ

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frankimposter,

+1 on Mr Neil Miller; his work is superb :)

Have fun !


Best regards

Russ

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Thanks Russ - have you had a razor restored by Neil Miller in the past? Do you have any idea of prices or anything!?

frankimposter,

I have had many razors worked on by Mr Miller, both full restores and re-scaling and his work (and honing work) is really top notch :)

The translucent blonde rams-horn scales he did for three (3) of my razors are just beautiful !

I also have many of his strops, both hanging and paddle and they also are world class; his magnetic aluminium paddle has been by daily strop for a long, long while :)

Please PM Mr Miller here at SRP for pricing.

Have fun !

Best regards

Russ

Steve from The Invisible Edge restores razors. Have a look at some of his work here: Restored custom razors

just found this site. Have already sent a straight razor out to restoredrazors.com for restoration. Looking on here only info am finding is for DE razors. Anyone have any experience of his work on straights?

No sorry, like you only used them for DE razors. I've used both Steve at Invisible Edge and Neil Miller at The Strop Shop and can recommend both. Hope that helps

those two were my first ports of call. unfortunately one is too busy to restore and the other say due to illness no restoration. Will just have to see how they turn out. cheers for reply though.

Ok if you need any help let me know. What kind of restoration work does it need?

already sent them off, so will see how they turn out. seems like a reputable gent and the ones he's selling look good. will put review up when get them back. sure even a newbs review will be useful as no-one seems to know anything bout the site and person. thank you for your kind offer though. will let you know if i need help in future.

Wow, restoredrazors is only a 15 minute drive from where i live.

@OP. If you are still looking for a restore let me have a PM.

Hello to All,

I have had quite a few safety razors reostred (re-plated etc.) by Mr Dave Glynn (RestoredRazors), and is his work is excellent.

I haven't had any straight razor work done by Mr Glynn, as I use Mr Miller exclusively.

I had a number of conversations with Mr Glynn a few years ago when he was starting out with straight razors, and he is a top-notch chappie.

Have fun :)

Best regards

Russ

PS IIRC CelticCrusader does restorations - I think he is based in Merthyr Tydfil (I might be wrong) - you could PM him for some infomations :)

There is a guy i can recommend but i dont know if he works that way, as i know he mainly does restos for sales and dont know if he works commission but i would happily drop him a line and ask if wanted.

Shame about Steve Dempster and Neil Miller. Ive used both their services and you cant fault either, absolute gentlemen.

From sounds of it Mr Glynn is a good gent and am sure will do decent work. Have got few more purchases on the way, but will wait to see results from Mr Glynn before restoring anymore. Thanks a-lot for all your generous offers. May well take you up on them in the future. Mightily impressed by the helpfulness and friendliness from everyone on this SRP. Wish everyone the best of times. dmnc