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Old 10-09-2008, 02:52 AM   #1 (permalink)
 
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Default Restoration #2 - "Artifex" 5/8 Spike - Honduran Rosewood

Well here is the result of my second restoration attempt. I was unable to find any info on it so I wasn't going to bother doing any work but I had 5 razors from ebay en route and nothing to do at home. Consequently I hit the blade with a bit of polish and got started - if anything just for the practice. Ironic thing is it turned out to be a fantastic shaver! The blade has no smile to it whatsoever and as such was a dream to hone. I only wish I'd known about it's potential or I'd have sunk some more effort in.

Anyway, scales are honduran rosewood with an epoxy finish, original (faux ivory wedge) and brass washers/pins.

Let me know what you think.....especially if you know about this make of razor!
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Old 10-09-2008, 05:39 AM   #2 (permalink)
 
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Well done I would say. Very nice finish and wood. Congrats on your second restore!
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Very Nice Restore!!!!!!

Honestly most of the vintage (un-damaged) blades turn into good to excellent shavers, I haven't really run across "bad" ones.... Guess they knew what they were doing back then...
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That razor looks great! Just loooove that epoxy finish.

BTW, are those the size 0 "wide" washers from Microfasteners up front? I hoped to see how they looked in relation to the regular sized ones for the bulls-eye effect.
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That razor looks great! Just loooove that epoxy finish.

BTW, are those the size 0 "wide" washers from Microfasteners up front? I hoped to see how they looked in relation to the regular sized ones for the bulls-eye effect.

At the pivot I used the standard size and at the wedge I stacked the "wide" washer underneath the standard fitment.
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