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My only beef is that the photos are not organized by brand or any system, and although there is an index, it can be hard to locate things. Give your favorite straight razor some love and send it in for professional straight razor sharpening service. It was pretty much surface rust with very little pitting. By the end of this book, youll be able to create razor based websites with custom extensions that meet the specific needs of your projects. I thought since the blade was not chipped it should be quite easily restored although it is very rusty. Razors have been used for shaving purposes for centuries in the home and barber shop. There are many groups on facebook dedicated to buying, selling, and discussing straight. Every razor is different, as is every restoration result. Here is a brief guide that explains all the terms youve been hearing about conventional straight razors.
I demounted the handle and removed the rust with 12% vinegar. Turn around time varies according to current shop work load, and services performed. Once you have experienced shaving with a straight razor and understand how it works, youre ready to move to the next stephoning the process of honing a straight razor is the most debated part of the entire sport of wet shaving. I will continue to use shavesmith for all my razor honing needs. He told me to take my time, but i figured that since ive had it for 45 months its time to get started. Today i restore a vintage razor from russia from year 1963. Home razor sharpening your razor shipping from home ships to our sharpening service. With bookrazor, i can get back to writing againwhich is exactly what my readers want. The classic edge shaving store straight razor honingsharpening service with experienced honemeister. A restored straight edge razor can often be the best choice for a first razor to shave with. Vintage straight razors welcome to the old world practice of shaving in its simplest form, using a perfectly honed blade against well lubricated skin to whisk away facial hair. In the highstress world of book marketing, bookrazor is a service every author should utilize.
Well, if your mind is set on a vintage razor, you wont immediately have the peace of mind you get when buying new, but there are still many great vintage razors out there. It is stamped with best silver steel and the blade is etched hamburg ring. This service will polish away surface rusttarnish, and light blemishes from the blade. If youre looking for a straight razor, there are many things to consider. Browse our collection of available straight razors here. Please check our straight razor kits category for pricing. Hollow ground straight razor restoration home facebook. Straight razor restorers educational forum has 1,376 members. We have finished thousands of blades and have years of combined professional experience with straight razor restoration and care. If you want a more detailed understanding then there are various books and ideas available both online and.
My experience is that i have restored and honed over two thousand razors, accomplishing anything that has to be done to restore or hone a razor. Razor archive straight razor manufactures and dates of. Honing group here is how i remove rust and pitting from a straight razor. It was a nobrand razor that i bought from eastern europe, and it turned out well. Almost all used razors require serious reconditioning work before they can be used. Mail your blade to my shop, and ill restore it to a polish. We take pride in offering men the best shaving accessories and razors around. This service is intended to recover your razor blade to its former glory as a attractive centerpiece of your shaving ritual. Send us your blade for full professional blade restoration.
This series of videos documents the restoration of a ca. They are relatively inexpensive compared to the price of new razors, yet because of their history and quality of steel, are often better made. One is for my artworks and photography pixsellpix and the other shop is for my vintage straight razors, where i call on my skills to restore beautiful straight razors to a shave ready condition. If there is any doubt as to the quality or honability of your straight razor, please email us and include images of the straight razor before purchasing a honing service. Send me your razor, and i will unpin the scales from the razor itself, grind, polish and buff the blade with 600grit compound, black emery, white compound then finally the. The guide to straight razor honing part 1 sharpologist.
You name it, we shave geeks obsess over it at times. The readers ive met through bookrazor have shown genuine enthusiasm for my book, and have been happy to help spread the word to other likeminded bibliophiles. A while back a fellow redditor sent me a straight razor to restore. This is a series of videos that i undream have created documenting the process of restoring a straight razor. Getting it straight about collectible straight razors. Tips for buying a vintage straight razor by nathan gareau. I didnt think to get a picture of the scales but they were broken apart with half of one side missing altogether. Look into buying and restoring an old straight razor. Ruprazor, llc providing razor straight razor honing straight and straight razor restoration world wide since 2006. A professional blade restoration will help you to avoid. Straight razor restorers educational forum public group. One can damaged an edge or the gold imprints on the blade very easily. We can sharpenhone any straight razor in good condition and made by a reputable manufacturer. Perhaps it is a great blade that just has severe pitting, or maybe a classic razor with a set of broken scales.
Restoration supplies product categories maggard razors. Woolfblades story these razors are all 100% handmade in my workshop elegance, tradition, a timeless quality, style, the avantgarde, an eye for detail, form, function and excellent craftsmanship are my main objectives when working on any of my custom straight razors. Guide to classic straight razor shaving the oldworld, masculine charm of the straight razor shave is undeniable. Geneva 100 year old razor restoration and resurfacing a. Restoration process with this straight razor its straight forward. Samurai sharp straight edge razor set, japan steel, strop, soap, badger friendly brush, great straight razor. In this video ill be restoring an old rusty straight razor.
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Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I have even found some of my vintage razors in the listings. At, we not only offer the best selection of straight razors, but we also offer straight razor restoration so you can ensure your investment will provide exceptional shaving for years to come. Restoration of antique straight razors to a shave ready condition for the perfect shave. A beginners guide, part 1 posted on november 28, 2011 by brad in restoration straight razor collecting, shaving, and maintenance can be a rewarding hobby but i constantly receive emails from people who find my site and are interested in getting into restoration. Badger hair brushes, good english shave creams and soaps, double edge razors, etc. Get the best deals on straight razors and save on personal grooming supplies at the lowest prices with. Straight razor collecting, shaving, and maintenance can be a rewarding hobby but i constantly receive emails from people who find my site and are interested in getting into restoration. Professional straight razor restoration services for every type of razor.
The razor this is an antique razor made in germany. Our straight razor restoration service is the perfect solution for daily shavers and heirloom razors alike. Straight razor care is extremely important when you want to enjoy years of. If you are not satisfied with our honing service, contact us within 30 days of receipt and we will refund you the price of sharpening only. With no replies ive edited the title of this post to make it clearer what i was looking for wondering if anyone has the william dean ellis aka billys blades cd book on restoring straight razors and if so, is it worth getting. Hollow ground straight razor restoration posts facebook. Straight razor collecting, shaving, and maintenance can be a rewarding hobby but i constantly receive emails from people who find my site. Further straight razor restoration even when using the methods above, you may encounter a straight razor that needs a further step of restoration. Razor sharpening your razor shipping from home ships. Since then, weve received requests to do a similar article on straight razor shaving. I bought this old straight razor for a couple of dollars for restoration. Apr 22, 2011 these guys sell vintage razors that they meticulously restore to their old luster and also offer razor restoration, where you can send in your old razor to be refurbished.
Also, usually by now you would see before pix and immediately following would be beautiful after shots, but we wont be so cut and dry. Ruprazor straight razor honing, straight razor restoration. Jul 31, 2017 this is a quick video of how i restored one of the straight razors that i sell. Why you shouldnt have your straight razor restored posted on october 16, 2011 by brad in news, ramblings, restoration hows this for a business model. Further, a tumbler with proper soft media such as ground walnut shell can gently bring your razor to a highly polished mirror finish.
Picked up an old straight razor at the flea market the other day, decided to make a new handle for it and have a go at sharpening it. It pulls from many sources all over the internet, but, many of the methods in this video have been developed or perfected through. See more ideas about vintage straight razors, straight razor and restoration. We usually ship same day for orders placed before 4pm est. This guide will be based off of my own personal experiences, and what i have learned from my mistakes. In this entry, we will explore straight razors a bit more in depth including the anatomy of a straight razor, different styles of razors, things to look for when buying antique straight razors for use, questions to ask a seller when purchasing an antique razor online, as well as many other things. Youve read the articles, participated in the forums and have searched for countless hours on the internet. When it comes to straight razor restoration, care, and displays, theres no better choice than. Whether youre in the market for a true straight edge razor or a shavette, which subs in replaceable razor blades to eliminate maintenance while keeping the straight razor feel, weve rounded up.
I started with 120 grit paper and worked the rust out. Occasional regrinding by a professional may be required to restore a badly worn or damaged edge. Why you shouldnt have your straight razor restored maggard. A straight razor display is a great way to store your razor and present it like a true masterpiece. Although straight razors are still one type of razor used for shaving, vintage straight razors are available on ebay. A straight razor is a razor with a blade that can fold into its handle. Straight razor restoration and display classicshaving. Considered more oneoffs, some of these straight razors are very rare and hard to find. Besides straight razor sales this site also offers to anyone who wants to have their own straight razor fully, or partially restored, andor honed. Our very first post on the art of manliness was a introductory guide to shaving like your grandpa with a doubleedged safety razor. Whether you want a shaveready straight razor or museum quality keepsafe, we are committed to preserving history and helping you get the most from your wet shave experience. Straight razor restoration start to finish video series. To check on the status of your service work with us, simply use this handy tool. I thought since the blade was not chipped it should be quite easily restored although it is.
See more ideas about straight razor shaving, straight razor and shaving. The straight razor shave is definitely an art and a skill that requires careful attention, patience and learning, but what worthwhile endeavor was ever without challenge. Not since the days of al capone or the old west have high end mens grooming salons and products been so in demand as they are now, thanks to vast improvements in the technology, service and availability of the classic shave. Sep 23, 2016 picked up an old straight razor at the flea market the other day, decided to make a new handle for it and have a go at sharpening it. Cleaning, polishing, honing, and custom handcrafted handles for straight razors. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. This is a picture of the razor as i found it, minus the scales. Restoring rusty old straight razor knife restoration. Since i recently came across a bunch of vintage straights, some of them need some minor restoration, while other need new scales, etc. In fact, i wouldnt even know how to shave with anything else. I really wanted to use the cutthroat razors from the beginning but a few things held me back.
Representation of shaving with a straight razor from a book about the art of shaving from 1846. Programming razor also explores components of the razor api, and shows you how razor templates are turned into rendered html. All straight razors are honed to a guaranteed shave ready condition. It looks just as a razor straight out the factory but with that cool vintage flare. Safety razors and shaving collectibles reference books. Please include the reason you were dissatisfied and how we can improve. All restored razors arrive 100% shaveready, oiled, stropped and ready to go. This book tells the story of the straight razor renaissance we have seen in the.
Straight razor shaving for beginners the art of manliness. A very nice book covering safety razors and stropping machines with a few blades for variety. Even when using the methods above, you may encounter a straight razor that needs a further step of restoration. An international community of wet shaving enthusiasts interested in the acquisition, use and care of straight razors, shaving soaps, shaving creams, shaving brushes, strops, aftershaves, colognes, and fine living activities for refined individuals. Also new straight razor sales and shaving supplies. Henckel, hart, merkur, ikon, feather and edwin jagger.
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Ive been using straights to shave for over 50 years. Ive repaired and restored many razors from the 1700s1900s using a variety of. I have amassed an extensive array of all the necessary parts, as well as tools, equipment and machinery to perform razor restoration. A guide to conventional straight razors sharpologist. Besides straight razor sales this site also offers to anyone who wants to have their own straight razor. Amazing straight razor shaving kit quality shave at home. Chances are you have more questions regarding all of the straight razor lingo youve been hearing during your quest to find the perfect straight razor. Broken straight razor restoration russia 1963 youtube. Poor mans guide to straight razor blade restoration. I created this section for those hobbyist that like to work on their own straight razors and need restoration tools that are not readily available at your local hardware store or even on the net for that matter. Starting in 20, ive been restoring vintage straight razors. I sent in a beat up antique razor i found at a flea market and after this pro restoration session, the razor looks brand new. Why you shouldnt have your straight razor restored. Barber straight razor, professional barber straight edge razor barber razor compatible with straight razor blade for barber by black widow 1.
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