The shavette razor by dovo of germany is a great tool for straight razor beginners as well as the onthego traveler. 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. I quite like it and would like to breathe some more life into it, the plating on it is gone in places and there is something about it that is bent, so the razor blades are more aggressive on one edge than the other. A few years later, after sending away some of my vintage safety razors for replating and being disappointed with the results, i decided to buy my own replating equipment and replate my own razors. Straight razor restoration and honing razor emporium.
Today i restore a vintage razor from russia from year 1963. Unfollow straight razor restoration to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The utmost care is taken to preserve the unique attributes that make the vintage straight razor desirable. There you will find our best straight razor shaving guides sorted by category and suggested order of reading. Inside, youll find seasonal buying guides, rich maker profiles and longform dispatches from the front lines of product design. I still have twice this number of razors to restore and add to my rotation. 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.
Any straight razor gurus on the forum that can get me steered in the right direction. The zilla connoisseur 16 safety or 22 straight razor 10 brush wall 3 shelf hanging. 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. Straight razor care is extremely important when you want to enjoy years of unparalleled shaves. The vintage photos of his grandfather were kindly shared with me, and illustrate the history behind the blade. Straight razor restoration start to finish video series. He spends a great deal of time cleaning, buffing, honing and using many other restoration techniques to get these vintage razors looking like new. Treat your straight razor right by sending it to the imperial shave for the best care of your blade. Jul 31, 2017 this is a quick video of how i restored one of the straight razors that i sell. Sure it wont be as good as one that a superpro has fixed, but there is a certain satisfaction that.
It was a nobrand razor that i bought from eastern europe, and it turned out well. The second the razor touched my skin, i cut my damn face. We carry the finest wet shaving supplies and accessories here at classic shaving, including straight razors and safety razors. Restore your vintage razors to get the manliest shave possible. Purchase this service to get your straight razor refurbished.
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Check out the video where we discuss strops, the different types and how to the all new occams razor. Restoring rusty old straight razor restoration project youtube. 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. Straight razor restorations black ship grooming co. 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. Here we have a very nicely restored vintage straight razor made by walter klophaus, wald, solingen. Restoration involves removing minor rust, pitting and blemishes. It looks just as a razor straight out the factory but with that cool vintage flare. Although the cleanshaven look has been in style periodically since at. All vintage straight razors are restored by me and honed to shave ready condition, or a new old stock straight razor that is an unused straight razor that is a collectors item. Shaving style provides a wide selection of quality straight razor restoration parts, including straight razor replacement scales, pins and washers.
We may earn a commission for purchases using our links. 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. Cleaning, polishing, honing, and custom handcrafted handles for straight razors. 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. Please select this service if you want your straight razor to be restored or refurbished for use. Classic shaving is proud to offer you razor etching, sharpening, rescaling, and tactictail razor services to increase your wet shaving experience even more through customization.
First of all, it sanitizes the razor, which might be particularly important if you don. A beautiful 100 year old geneva cutlery razor was found at an antique shop in halifax, ns. Select your location from below to view the available product, pricing and delivery options for your region. I will continue to use shavesmith for all my razor honing needs. I ordered two on same day to begin my straight razor shaving journey. Restoration straight razor restoration photos max sprecher. One side of the scale about an 1 long at the pivot shattered into pieces. There arent many things in this life as openly manly as shaving with a straight razor and, thank the maker, straight edge razors are enjoying a bit of a renaissance in recent years. Your blade will be polished with several abrasives to produce an even and polished look. Although straight razors are still one type of razor used for shaving, vintage straight razors are available on ebay. If your new to straight razor shaving, you should check out our featured articles page. Razor repair and parts the imperial shave shaving razor. We have finished thousands of blades and have years of combined professional experience with straight razor restoration and care. Unfollow antique straight razors to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
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Featuring articles on sharpening, how to use a straight razor, history, interesting reading, and much more. Restoration supplies product categories maggard razors. This series of videos documents the restoration of a ca. A straight razor is an investment that will last for years when taken care of properly. 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. It pulls from many sources all over the internet, but, many of the methods in this video have been developed or perfected through experience. In fact, i wouldnt even know how to shave with anything else. However, because theyve existed outside of public discourse for so long the amount of information being passed from manly man to manly man about the straight razor today is practically zero. He told me to take my time, but i figured that since ive had it. Getting it straight about collectible straight razors. Professional straight razor restoration services for every type of razor. Since i recently came across a bunch of vintage straights, some of them need some minor restoration, while other need new scales, etc.
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. See more ideas about straight razor shaving, straight razor and shaving. In this video ill be restoring an old rusty straight razor. See more ideas about vintage straight razors, straight razor and restoration. We can repair, sharpen and hone most straight razors. Broken straight razor restoration russia 1963 youtube. Geneva 100 year old razor restoration and resurfacing a. In this article, we will help you find the best straight razor kit a perfect item for those who want to get started with traditional wet shaving. I remember standing in the barbershop saying impatiently, okay, i get it. I have several old straight razors that had belonged to my grandfather and father. I have substituted finance for perfection in this service for customers. I quite like it and would like to breathe some more life into it, the plating on it is gone in places and there is something about it that is bent, so the.
Ive been using straights to shave for over 50 years. The next level of restoring your razor to be like new can be attained with the use of an ultrasonic cleaner and jewelers cleaning solutions. 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. If you dont, you might just ruin that vintage object and end your restoration project before its even begun. Vintage razor restoration wet shaving, shaving, shaving.
Buy vintage straight razor for men shave like a man with a stainless steel straight edge razor reduce ingrown hairs razor bumps and burns includes 5 shark super stainless blades on free shipping on qualified orders. Heres a trick we learned to turn an ordinary straightedge razor into a delicate paint. Restored vintage straight razor west coast shaving. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Transform the boring bookcase or armoire that has been hiding in your. Some of you didnt like that the original handle was not used in my. 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. Are the scales making you sick just looking at them matey. Tips for buying a vintage straight razor by nathan gareau. Due to the california governors mandate and ensuing moves to help protect the health and safety of our communities, inventory may be temporarily unavailable, and orders may be delayed.
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. I took the razors to my barber, who showed me how to hone, how to strop, and how to glide the razor across my skin, leaving behind nothing but silken bliss. To check on the status of your service work with us, simply use this handy tool. I would definitely concur with that but would also add the long comb variant. We also offer parts to reapear your straight razors yourself. Sold vintage razors straight razors straight razor.
I bought this old straight razor for a couple of dollars for restoration. Assorted straight razor restorations page 2 theshaveden. They feel ever so slightly different but both are outstanding. The handcrafted straight razor by thiers issard of france offers over 100 years of craftsmanship expertise. Restoring rusty old straight razor knife restoration. Your blade will be waxed in order to add a protective barrier to the steel. Although the cleanshaven look has been in style periodically since at least the 12th egyptian dynasty, or around 2000 b. Ive been collecting, using and restoring safety razors and straight razors since 2005. The razor hit the ground on the pivot end of the scales and broke off. Water buffalo horn blanks black with translucent streaks, 6. A while back a fellow redditor sent me a straight razor to restore. If you are someone who wants to make your razor one of a kind with an etch or new tail, or need us to sharpen your favorite razor for you, you have come to the right. Straight razor restoration and display classicshaving. Vintage restored 58 inch butler keen cut 1900s sheffield straight razor rescaled in red.
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. Browse furniture, lighting, bedding, rugs, drapery and. I figured you might appreciate a piece of the history behind this duble duck goldedge straight razor. This is a series of videos that i undream have created documenting the process of restoring a straight razor. He told me to take my time, but i figured that since ive had it for 45 months its time to get started.
Hi kevin, regarding the pivot hole in the blade heres a little tip get a piece of 18 brass bar, now cut a piece ever so slightly bigger than the thickness of the tang where the pivot hole is now place the brass piece inside the pivot hole now lightly tap the bar on your anvil both sides until that piece of brass is solid inside the pivot, now file off until its perfectly flat and even both. 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. It is important to let me know what the razor needs before purchasing this service. So what follows is a series of images that will outline my own amateur attempts to. Besides straight razor sales this site also offers to anyone who wants to have their own straight razor fully, or partially restored, andor honed. Okay i got a gillette 1959 e3 fatboy razor, its my only razor until that straight i ordered gets here and ive had it for many years.
Razors have been used for shaving purposes for centuries in the home and barber shop. All straight razors are honed to a guaranteed shave ready condition. Also safety razors wont be mentioned in this blog as the blades are disposable they only need body maintenance. Nov 11, 2012 okay i got a gillette 1959 e3 fatboy razor, its my only razor until that straight i ordered gets here and ive had it for many years. Straight razor sharpening and restoration service asr. If youre looking for a straight razor, there are many things to consider. Vintage razors straight razors razors shaving style. Shop quality wet shaving products and razors classicshaving. Nice butler keen cut razor, early model, square point, probably early 1900sgood condition, a few mar. Please include the reason you were dissatisfied and how we can improve. Further, a tumbler with proper soft media such as ground walnut shell can gently bring your razor to a highly polished mirror finish. This polishing will remove all visible active rusttarnish on surface of the blade.
Please make your selections below or email your requirements. Straight razor restoration supplies against the grain. But this isnt about money, this is something far more interesting. Heirloom straight razor restoration barber grandfathers. I will attempt some of the minor restores myself mainly cleanup, sanding and polishing.
After seeing more and more of these kinds of questions, i thought id create a thread showing that anyone with only the basic tools can bring a razor back to life well. Once theyre in our hands, its norman tripletts time to shine. 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. Razor restoration photographs before and after images of vintage and antique razors. About my journey into straight and safety razor restoration.
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