Rhodium Plating
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Father Ted said:
Hi there,
You should ask whoever's doing the job how thick the plating's applied. That's gonna have a lot to do with how the razor wears after some use. For example, the Razor Emporium will rhodium plate razors with 10 microinches of the metal. You might read up on what amount would be considered best for something like a razor head that will be used frequently.
Hope that helps,
Martin
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49er said:
A 1930's tech, you know me and techs. You probably think its not worth it.
And you would probably be right!
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Well, in the end I bought a replated nickel one off safetyrazors.co.uk and currently i resides on the iKon handle that cost me more than the GDP of a small African country.
I still cant believe I paid that much for one.
I currently have 2 tech heads that would benefit from re-plating. Both early heavy ones.
I still cant believe I paid that much for one.
I currently have 2 tech heads that would benefit from re-plating. Both early heavy ones.
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The iKon handle on the Mach 3 head was a cheapo one before prices went daft. Just the latter one. I tried to buy direct be he wasnt answering my emails so I felt the only way of getting on was via evil bay
Father Ted said:
What's up Ted,
I know you really enjoy some of the various Tech versions..........I like a few of em myself actually. Yeah, they're a nice fit and very easy and comfortable to use.
I have a suggestion for you regarding something you'll find amusing to shave with. That would be trying a Stahly head on the Tech handle and see what happens. Actually, if the Ikon handle works on a Tech it'll work on the Stahly head also.
This head feels a lot like a Tech, but better. It's a good bit heavier for one thing, and the blade angle seems even a little nicer than what a Tech provides. Seriously.
I'd be happy to send that head to sample for a week or so. Use the pm feature if interested and no problem if you'd rather skip it.
Martin
Here's a few pics with the Tech/Stahly combo
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Is that the Live Blade head?
The look a beast with the clockwork handle- there is one on eBay USA and Im half tempted. The idea of a vibrating DE razor is both a little frightening and rather intriguing....
The look a beast with the clockwork handle- there is one on eBay USA and Im half tempted. The idea of a vibrating DE razor is both a little frightening and rather intriguing....
Father Ted said:
Yep, that's the one. I found a complete Stahly in great shape a few months ago and figured I'd try the thing for the hell of it. Long story short, I ended up using the head on a few different handles with great success. The handle it comes with weighs about half a pound or so, and feels like I'm shaving with a small flashlight in my hand...heh. Surprisingly mild shave when it's vibrating, but even better on a good handle. Turned out to be one of my favorite combos using a Tech or EJ handle.
If you can find a Stahly cheap, give it a try. Or as I said, I can send you mine out (just the head) to sample ona handle of yours. I'd bet money you're gonna like how it works.
Martin
Here's a few pics using one of the heavier EJ handles with that head. Talk about a nice feel to a razor......whew. Sadly, that handle was on loan to me...sigh.
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I googled across this firm in East Yorkshire that do plating, I enquired about rhodium plating and they said - 'we now use palladium which is the modern alternative for rhodium'.
http://PureGoldPlating.co.uk
Pure Gold Plating
48 Southwood Park
Driffield
East Yorkshire
YO25 9HJ
United Kingdom
that gold plating looks nice
