Thread: Razor Salvation, How did I restore my razor...

Originally Posted by Johnus

Hi on the nail polish idea... What do you used to take it off with when you're done?

I haven't tried that out yet, but of course I have a mother and I have a sister and the guy also said it, you'd use acetone for it. That's what is usually used to take nail polish off.

Originally Posted by Armageddon

Thank you, that's a good idea actually. I've had some more ideas as well like I mentioned things like nail polish which I could easily put over the gold alone and go down to clean even between the gold washs.

Yea, I like the idea of nail polish also and thank Neil Miller for mentioning that in the other thread. Lots of good tips to file away for future for sure.

Bob

Fantastic results and thank you for sharing the process with us...what is your next project?

Nice job! Glad it turned out. Now remember, nothing but water!!! Well and oil after to wipe off the razor.

Paul

Originally Posted by MJC

Fantastic results and thank you for sharing the process with us...what is your next project?

I am still mastering the art of honing and I've honed my razor several times with good and bad results and I've learned so much from my mistakes. The razor got honed after the polishing, got oiled and is back in its box. I do beleive today's hone was the best I've done so far and I will share the experience of the blade when I shave. I cut myself a couple of days ago when I shaved, I let down my attention for a second and the next thing you know I got a bad straight cut. It happens to the best of us I guess. Next project would be trying to acquire nail polish, and learn the art of only covering the gold and polishing the heck out of the razor getting it new out of the box.

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

Nice job! Glad it turned out. Now remember, nothing but water!!! Well and oil after to wipe off the razor.

Paul

Sure thing, It is fully oiled and in the box. I haven't used anything on it and am not planning to. I use olive oil, I believe that any kind of oil should be good enough even though some use other oil. I would be willing to see if I'm wrong with my assumption though. And thank you again for the advice you offered me so far.

Originally Posted by Armageddon

Sure thing, It is fully oiled and in the box. I haven't used anything on it and am not planning to. I use olive oil, I believe that any kind of oil should be good enough even though some use other oil. I would be willing to see if I'm wrong with my assumption though. And thank you again for the advice you offered me so far.

Olive oil will get sticky and thick if left on for a long time. If it is your only razor that will work. When you have a larger collection you may I prefer a thinner longer lasting oil. The one I currently use is from classic shaving. I have had the bottle for two years now and still half full. I make a small line down the center of twice folded TP and fold over the spine and wipe down. No stains or water marks.

Paul

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

I make a small line down the center of twice folded TP and fold over the spine and wipe down.

I didn't understand this part, but after my last encounter, I actually over all metal (non-gold) surfaces with oil and I use it every couple of days sometimes a bit more like now because of my cut. So basically I don't have a problem with olive oil but I would be interested in knowing what kind of oil you guys use to keep them in shape. And thank you for the reply.

mineral oil.

mineral oil

Camelia OIl is good but slightly thick, Ballistol is better (thinner - more creep - skin friendly) and Tuf-Glide is excellent (but expensive). Even sewing machine oil is a good choice. Clove oil has been used in the past blended with another oil - its antiseptic properties keep the other oil from going off (eg Camelia can go a bit rancid depending on type).

Regards,
Neil