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Yes, thanks , not that I was actively looking for one as they are like the proverbial hens teeth, but this one is in great condition for around 100 yearsI’m in the process of getting the blade into usable condition.
The early version seems to be better made than the later versions. Maybe the result of mass production?
Thanks for the heads up, I’ve never heard of lapping film by the way. Is it readily available?... finished up making washing machines, didn't they? Haha.
I never managed to find one myself when I was collecting a few years back. Funny how the later sets can be found so readily in really excellent condition, even unused. Yes, I think Rolls Razor became quite the experts in mass-production and marketing. It's overall a genius concept.
Honing the blade can be done by cutting some lapping film to the shape of the frame so that it sits inside and get the angle just right when the plates are put back in. I know there's a stone plate, but lapping film is far more versatile and capable ... and can give a more refined edge that the leather plate can maintain. My old like-minded collector pal back in those days did a lot with Rolls Razors and you might find some of his posts more likely on B&B - look for mjclark.
... and the period paperwork in the sets make for wonderful reading.
Thanks for the heads up, I’ve never heard of lapping film by the way. Is it readily available?
Cheers Paul, really appreciate your info here AlanNo direct experience of this company, but: https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/film-lapping-3m-261x266x
Basically, you buy the grit level you want ...
See: https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/wiki/HONING_WITH_LAPPING_FILMS for a howto.
From memory, my pal Marcus (mjclarke) used a Rolls Razor plate with the insert removed and replaced with lapping film so as to maintain the same profile. In practical fact, it'd probably work as well placed onto the stone plate having been cut just inside the lines of that plate to as to be retained by the frame of the Rolls Razor case itself.
Here you go: https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/new-improved-21st-century-rolls-razor.400451/
... actually, the lapping film is overlayed on the hone and secured with Vaseline. Pictures are gone (EDIT: no, this time I loaded the page they're there again), but sure you get the idea.
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Cheers Paul, really appreciate your info here Alan
Using the Rolls set up I have carefully honed the blade now for around 200 strokes over about two days. Using a jewellers eye piece I’ve checked the edge and it is starting to look better and better. It easily slices thin paper. However, the true test is on the beard. The first time yesterday after stropping it wasn’t bad wtg on my cheeks but didn’t want to know around mouth and chin where stubble is much more random and thicker. After more honing and pre shave strop I had another try this morning but all though better it was about the same result around chin as yesterday. So, I will keep at it as the edge is certainly improving it will just take more time and some trial (but hopefully no error!) After all, goodness knows how long this blade has remained unused and blunt.My pleasure!
Please do post about your progress with renovations and bringing this superb razor back into service.
Using the Rolls set up I have carefully honed the blade now for around 200 strokes over about two days. Using a jewellers eye piece I’ve checked the edge and it is starting to look better and better. It easily slices thin paper. However, the true test is on the beard. The first time yesterday after stropping it wasn’t bad wtg on my cheeks but didn’t want to know around mouth and chin where stubble is much more random and thicker. After more honing and pre shave strop I had another try this morning but all though better it was about the same result around chin as yesterday. So, I will keep at it as the edge is certainly improving it will just take more time and some trial (but hopefully no error!) After all, goodness knows how long this blade has remained unused and blunt.
Merry Xmas, @pjghVery nice @NotTheStig ... we had some discussion about those little Made in England brushes here: https://www.theshavingroom.co.uk/community/threads/british-made-piggy-reknot.55247/ ... Coronet (a Vulfix branding) is most likely.
Merry Xmas, @pjgh
Thank you! I'll take a look at that.
Strange I have ended up with some Boots Old English Lavender after you were kind enough to send me a sample!
Merry Christmas!
Well, they did run Old English Lavender for some time so could easily be different vintages. The scrapings does give the opportunity for a bowl lather, so double the fun!
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