Small Project

Miles853 · Saturday June 6, 2015

Off on holiday and bored so thought I would scoop up a razor for Â£4 inc postage on eBay to restore
Really tatty so it was a punt
Arrived today
Looks like head had a chrome (pot metal)finish and the handle brass so looks like a frankenrazor

Gave it a covering in vinegar/salt/flour paste
Fine Abranet on head
Ultrasonic cleaner
Peek polish
Lots of elbow grease

Came up ok
Took the head back to brass finish so whether it will shave ok is another story

Myatt head on a ball end handle

Darkbulb · Saturday June 6, 2015

That came out really well. You should be bored more often

Miles853 · Saturday June 6, 2015

Just shaved with it and this little Â£4 razor has given me BBS and one of the best shaves I've ever had. What gives!

pjgh · Saturday June 6, 2015

Secret ingredient of love?

nick_s · Saturday June 6, 2015

That's the definition of a billy bargain!

Gairdner · Thursday August 20, 2015

Gave a mate of mine an old-type copy like that he prefers it over every other razor he's tried. Top job, fella.

LeeBot · Friday August 21, 2015

Very nice - I'm always surprised at the wonders of a bit of elbow grease.

What's the ratios for your salt/vinegar/flour paste?

Fergiebilly · Saturday August 22, 2015

Minted job Sir....I love brass...The only thing is I found with a brass DE is that sticking it into anything near really hot water will roast your coupon off as they don't disperse the heat....Its sore an all....

Billy