Heard lots of good things about his work not sure if it’s the same guy but friendship shaving on YouTube found a guy with very good prices in the UK I think after he had a disappointing outcome with razor emporiumHello all,
As the title says, I have discovered a new, UK based chap that replates razors. He’s not just a plating service but a razor enthusiast who has his own YouTube channel, Facebook group and Instagram page. He also hones restores straight razors but I’m not pushing this service as we have gents on here that can do that for you. I will take one for the team and report back.
His name is John June of JJ Shaves which is also his popular Facebook group. I found found him via another very popular Facebook group, Vintage Gillette Safety Razors where he’d shown before and after pictures of his work which came with great feedback.
Now the very interesting part, prices below.
Nickel only at the moment:
Fatboy, Slim, TTOs: £25 which includes careful fettling to ensure it adjusts properly, stiff mechanisms loosened, no lazy doors and repainting of numbers, etc.
2 & 3 piece (Tech, NEW, OLD, etc): £15
Add on £5 for postage and that’s it.
He seems a really genuine fellow and happy for me to send off my razors now then pay for them once complete. He posts regularly on both of the above Facebook groups and has had excellent feedback from several members there.
As mentioned above, he only offers nickel replating at present but advised me that once the plating business starts turning a profit, he will invest said profits into extra materials to offer other options such as gold and hopefully one day, rhodium.
I think most of us will be delighted just with nickel plating given the low prices and dearth of UK replating options in recent years.
I have requested his email address for those of us who do not use social media and will post more pictures shortly.
Thank you,
Graeme
Will the price of Streamlines be taking a new rise?You'll actually see the results of some work I asked him to do. It's on its way back to me.
Update shortly!!!
I'm sure you'll be interested with the results. I'm sure this guy is going to receive future commissions.Will the price of Streamlines be taking a new rise?
Certainly looking forward to seeing what you'd commissioned for a new shine. I took a long, hard look at my collection and concluded that I have just one (a Gillette Goodwill) that I'd consider a replate for. I went the other way with a few tatty Gillettes, and took the plate off to reveal the brass.
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