Thread: 200 Years old requires PATIENCE !!!!

The stamps show London - Acier-Fond* (looks most like a U) this razor was most likely built between 1790-1800 (TY Manah)

This was a Vintage Restore that Brian asked me to if at all possible to save the original horn scales...
This took 30 seconds to get the razor free of the pivot pin, and 5 days to get the scales done
I honestly took 3 days getting the bottom pin free of the scales, tap tap tap, file, then soak overnight with Kroil on the pin, twice a day with this process, finally dropped the pin free without cracking the scales.. Then 2 days soaking in Neats foot oil after light sanding, final polish sanding, and buffing brought the horn back to a nice high gloss... I re-pinned as close to the old original steel stuff, as we use now SS stacked washers and NiAg pins...

The razor was lightly buffed to a satin sheen, and the honing will be done on my select grade Coticule tonight.... I am looking forward to a 200+ year old shave in the AM

Looks great, your patience certainly paid off. The blade has an elegance about it, how difficult will that be to hone?

Absolutely fabulous ! miam miam

Looks absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for all your hard work!

I am jealous, however, that you get to shave with her first.

Can’t wait to see her in person.

Brian

Not only does that blade look amazing but that brush is phenomenal.

WOW! Looks like new. Great work Glen!

Originally Posted by diyguy;849081[SIZE=3

I am jealous, however, that you get to shave with her first. [/SIZE]

Hehehe there is that perk when you restore... I love being able to test so many different edges...


Easyace, they are not really difficult to hone, it is just a matter of following the curve in the edge and knowing when to stop, The Coticule is about perfect for the softer steel on these, if you try and push too much of a edge onto them they tend to get harsh instead of the smooth that they are known for.. One of these times I am going to see how a Charnley Forest works on one

Beautiful work as always and great tips on "how it's done"!

You've done it again, Glen. By the way haven't we seen that brush before? Great job. That is one great looking old razor. Don't forget to let us know how she shaves.

Wow. That is pretty feakin' cool Glen.