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July 18, 2010 Brad

Frustrating week in the shop

Making custom razor scales doesn't always go as planned.. this week I had to scrap 3 sets of scales due to problems with the material. It put me behind / cost me a few days. My backlog had to be adjusted yet again ( the ETA dates) , and I apologize if you have been waiting patiently and keep watching your razors creep into the future... The dates posted are just estimations.. I can't really predict what will happen..like this week! Thanks for the patience everyone!
Filed in: custom scales, Restoration, straight razor, straight razor restore
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Hendy - November 18, 2020

I’m new to this… out of curiosity, are 5/8 cheaper simply because of less metal volume? I’ve read larger blades can be more difficult to use for beginners. If I was going to restore myself, is there anything wrong with a 5/8 if they don’t have some of the more major issues you mention above (rust/pitting in the hollow and/or uneven hone wear)? What causes uneven hone wear, by the way? Is this all due to the previous owners applying uneven pressure? Or something inherent to the blade itself?

Jake - November 18, 2020

Never thought people would restore straight razors. You can buy theme so cheap now I just assumed people would would not waste time restoring. I guess an antique is an antique.

Brad - November 18, 2020

Thanks Jeremy!

Jeremy Menefee - November 18, 2020

Sweet write up, Brad! This should be posted on razor sites world-round

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