Anatomy of a replate (picture heavy)

Uncle Bertie

Uncle Bertie

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Disclaimer: this post will contain a lack of gentlemanly restraint. So be warned browsers from Stoat and Shiv.

Jay, known on here as @jaycee-uk was staggeringly kind to me on my 50th birthday and offered to plate my Tech as a present. These are some pictures of the before, during and after.

Here's my nickel plated raised flat bottom 1940s English made Gillette Tech as it was, a lovely shaver if a bit drab
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Jay took it and treated it very severely
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Dipped in acidic whatnots it soon was back to brass or as Jay called it "naked"
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After that it had a thorough polishing and a coat of copper and then nickel and even at that point it still looked smashing
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Then came the real magic, Jay took this already great looking razor and by some arcane manipulation of the physick (probably involving virgins, blood and a midnight ritual) it came out coated in shiny, thick gold (we likes the preciousususssss).
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After that he packaged it up with extravagant care and posted it to me.
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I'm happier than a pig in a vegan restaurant. Thanks Jay, you're a complete and utter gent.

If you want this magic working on your tatty razors then his site is www.razorplating.co.uk
 
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Like you Uncle Bertie I have Jay work his alchemy on one of my Aristocrat cases and to say that it is better than brand new is an understatement. I was so happy with what he sent me back that rather than just be eternally grateful, I sent him another in even worse state to see what further miracles he can perform.
I can only add to your endorsement and recommend that if are considering getting a razor re-plated or a case restored that you send it Jay ' s way.
 
Uncle Bertie said:
It will be Chris, but more importantly it will be thoroughly used. Great razors deserve to be working tools.
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Totally agree Uncle B ! My gold tech is a real workhorse ! Razors should be used and enjoyed. They can always be tidied up if they get used lots !

I'm just about to do another fat handle for the sax player in our band .... I've convinced him to shave properly so he's bought a tech on he 'bay and I'm going to make it look a million dollars for him as a present. I could do these all day long!

Have a fab weekend,

Jay :)
 
Uncle Bertie said:
It will be Chris, but more importantly it will be thoroughly used. Great razors deserve to be working tools.
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jaycee-uk said:
Totally agree Uncle B ! My gold tech is a real workhorse ! Razors should be used and enjoyed. They can always be tidied up if they get used lots !
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UnlceB/Jay,
Agreed gents, frequent use is the highest compliment. Poor phrasing on my part, I meant to say it's display quality. And what better way to inspire a new user to dive down the rabbit hole?

Power to your elbow.

Regards,
Chris
 
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