Just got this razor off of ebay. I figured it would be a nice partner to the travel shaving stick I bought. I am guessing based on the fact that the razor is oxidized as much as it is that the razor is silver or at least plated. I thought it looked like it was is in primo condition that a little silver polish would take the years off. If anyone can perhaps tell me a bit about what I aquired I would appreciate it! Charles, if you have any ideas as to how to clean this razor I would appreciate it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 6504631871
Unique Gilette Double Edge.
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Unique Gilette Double Edge.
Peter
"Attend the Tale of Sweeney Todd
His skin was pale and his eye was odd,
he shaved the faces of gentlemen who never
there after were heard of again. He trod a path
that few have trod, did Sweeney Todd,
The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
"Attend the Tale of Sweeney Todd
His skin was pale and his eye was odd,
he shaved the faces of gentlemen who never
there after were heard of again. He trod a path
that few have trod, did Sweeney Todd,
The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
Peter, Not so sure how to make the razor shine again, but I would definitely give it a thorough rinsing with rubbing alcohol, rinse with water, dip in 10% chrlorox bleach, and rinse with water again. This will take care of any "cooties" that might be lingering on the razor. Then I would work on the polishing issue.
Randy
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Randy,
I had been thinking about running it through the dishwasher on Sanitize!
But that is not a bad idea at all. I have some decent bleach but i would definately have to dillute it big time!
By the way, welcome to the forum.
I had been thinking about running it through the dishwasher on Sanitize!
But that is not a bad idea at all. I have some decent bleach but i would definately have to dillute it big time!
By the way, welcome to the forum.
Peter
"Attend the Tale of Sweeney Todd
His skin was pale and his eye was odd,
he shaved the faces of gentlemen who never
there after were heard of again. He trod a path
that few have trod, did Sweeney Todd,
The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
"Attend the Tale of Sweeney Todd
His skin was pale and his eye was odd,
he shaved the faces of gentlemen who never
there after were heard of again. He trod a path
that few have trod, did Sweeney Todd,
The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
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I may just go down to the local beauty supply and buy some barbicide
Peter
"Attend the Tale of Sweeney Todd
His skin was pale and his eye was odd,
he shaved the faces of gentlemen who never
there after were heard of again. He trod a path
that few have trod, did Sweeney Todd,
The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
"Attend the Tale of Sweeney Todd
His skin was pale and his eye was odd,
he shaved the faces of gentlemen who never
there after were heard of again. He trod a path
that few have trod, did Sweeney Todd,
The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
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I just found out I have a bunch of stuff at work to clean. This stuff seemed to be an interesting candidate.
http://www.spartanchemical.com/web/Prod ... enDocument
http://www.spartanchemical.com/web/Prod ... enDocument
Peter
"Attend the Tale of Sweeney Todd
His skin was pale and his eye was odd,
he shaved the faces of gentlemen who never
there after were heard of again. He trod a path
that few have trod, did Sweeney Todd,
The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
"Attend the Tale of Sweeney Todd
His skin was pale and his eye was odd,
he shaved the faces of gentlemen who never
there after were heard of again. He trod a path
that few have trod, did Sweeney Todd,
The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
Peter -
“Barbicide” is a low-level disinfectant solution, and can only disinfect pre-cleaned non-critical items.
Cleaning is the process of removing mostly visible debris off a material, usually with soap and water, or some other cleaning solution that does not contain an anti-bacterial/anti-microbial component. Cleaning will get rid of many microbes by the act of wiping and rinsing, but some are left behind to breed. Bacteria can reproduce very quickly, some doubling their whole population every 20 minutes.
Disinfecting on the other hand is the destruction and/or removal of microbes such as bacteria, fungal spores, viruses and other things you cannot readily see with the naked eye.
A 5-10% bleach solution (10 parts water to 1 part bleach = 10%) can be used to disinfect most everything metal or plastic. To start, remove as much solid debris as you can from the item. Immerse in bleach water solution for 20 to 30 minutes. If any debris still remains, scrub some more. Soak again. Rinse very well and allow to air dry, preferably in the sunshine. Any remaining chlorine will dissipate during the evaporation process; the sun just helps speed it along.
Regards,
Charles
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“Barbicide” is a low-level disinfectant solution, and can only disinfect pre-cleaned non-critical items.
Cleaning is the process of removing mostly visible debris off a material, usually with soap and water, or some other cleaning solution that does not contain an anti-bacterial/anti-microbial component. Cleaning will get rid of many microbes by the act of wiping and rinsing, but some are left behind to breed. Bacteria can reproduce very quickly, some doubling their whole population every 20 minutes.
Disinfecting on the other hand is the destruction and/or removal of microbes such as bacteria, fungal spores, viruses and other things you cannot readily see with the naked eye.
A 5-10% bleach solution (10 parts water to 1 part bleach = 10%) can be used to disinfect most everything metal or plastic. To start, remove as much solid debris as you can from the item. Immerse in bleach water solution for 20 to 30 minutes. If any debris still remains, scrub some more. Soak again. Rinse very well and allow to air dry, preferably in the sunshine. Any remaining chlorine will dissipate during the evaporation process; the sun just helps speed it along.
Regards,
Charles
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Peter -
I really do not know much about vintage razors.
The one you won on eBay is particularly handsome. Obviously it has a little age on it. I recall seeing a Gillette with silverplate handle by Reed and Barton (in case) that dated 1930's. So it is very likely the handle portion of your razor was actually made by another firm, and most likely a very reputable firm. I would suspect it is silverplate unless you find some marking on it that indicates otherwise (go over the entire razor with a magnifying glass). If I recall correctly, a patent number on a Gillette razor would help provide an approximate date. However, because the handle was probably made by some other firm you may not find a patent number. Since the head of your razor probably has to be separated to insert the blade, you can usually place a "youngest date" by when this style of head was discontinued by Gillette.
My gut tells me the razor dates sometime in the 30's ... but my gut is no accurate measure.
Does any of this help?
Regards,
Charles
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I really do not know much about vintage razors.
The one you won on eBay is particularly handsome. Obviously it has a little age on it. I recall seeing a Gillette with silverplate handle by Reed and Barton (in case) that dated 1930's. So it is very likely the handle portion of your razor was actually made by another firm, and most likely a very reputable firm. I would suspect it is silverplate unless you find some marking on it that indicates otherwise (go over the entire razor with a magnifying glass). If I recall correctly, a patent number on a Gillette razor would help provide an approximate date. However, because the handle was probably made by some other firm you may not find a patent number. Since the head of your razor probably has to be separated to insert the blade, you can usually place a "youngest date" by when this style of head was discontinued by Gillette.
My gut tells me the razor dates sometime in the 30's ... but my gut is no accurate measure.
Does any of this help?
Regards,
Charles
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Peter -
I think Todd's advice is sound ... you seem to have won a very nice item and it would be a real shame if you harmed its look and value with an incorrect cleaning method. No doubt Todd can better speak on this issue, but with antiques, the natural "patina" adds value. I understand there is a difference between patina and dirt (and germs), nonetheless, it would be a shame to hurt the antique value with improper cleaning.
Regards,
Charles
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I think Todd's advice is sound ... you seem to have won a very nice item and it would be a real shame if you harmed its look and value with an incorrect cleaning method. No doubt Todd can better speak on this issue, but with antiques, the natural "patina" adds value. I understand there is a difference between patina and dirt (and germs), nonetheless, it would be a shame to hurt the antique value with improper cleaning.
Regards,
Charles
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Thanks a lot Todd! I didn't think of that. I am fairly selective with my cleaning stuff. I always grew up with the belief of the right tool for the job. Granted there is always that little part of me that wants to cry out to sandblast everything! I couldn't believe how cheap some razors go for. It is astonishing! I was actually looking for a nice razor to keep for traveling around. I figured it would match well with the Shaving stick i bought. Now i just have to get around to ordering one of your Military kits Charles. Someday... someday.
Peter
"Attend the Tale of Sweeney Todd
His skin was pale and his eye was odd,
he shaved the faces of gentlemen who never
there after were heard of again. He trod a path
that few have trod, did Sweeney Todd,
The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
"Attend the Tale of Sweeney Todd
His skin was pale and his eye was odd,
he shaved the faces of gentlemen who never
there after were heard of again. He trod a path
that few have trod, did Sweeney Todd,
The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
Peter -
I am not certain if you're this interested in the subject, in any case:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN% ... 21-5992916
Regards,
Charles
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I am not certain if you're this interested in the subject, in any case:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN% ... 21-5992916
Regards,
Charles
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Charles,
Interesting isn't it that there was only ONE copy left at amazon of that book?
Interesting isn't it that there was only ONE copy left at amazon of that book?
Peter
"Attend the Tale of Sweeney Todd
His skin was pale and his eye was odd,
he shaved the faces of gentlemen who never
there after were heard of again. He trod a path
that few have trod, did Sweeney Todd,
The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
"Attend the Tale of Sweeney Todd
His skin was pale and his eye was odd,
he shaved the faces of gentlemen who never
there after were heard of again. He trod a path
that few have trod, did Sweeney Todd,
The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
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Well,
I was looking at new copies from amazon. But used is a interesting way to go.
I was looking at new copies from amazon. But used is a interesting way to go.
Peter
"Attend the Tale of Sweeney Todd
His skin was pale and his eye was odd,
he shaved the faces of gentlemen who never
there after were heard of again. He trod a path
that few have trod, did Sweeney Todd,
The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
"Attend the Tale of Sweeney Todd
His skin was pale and his eye was odd,
he shaved the faces of gentlemen who never
there after were heard of again. He trod a path
that few have trod, did Sweeney Todd,
The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
That is a beautiful razor Peter....
I don't know much about collecting things and 'patina' and all that,
But I clean my DE (33 years old) once every 6months or so....
I use a baking soda paste I mix up, put the paste with a bit of ordinary tooth paste, scrub that mix all over the razor with a tooth brush and let it sit for a minute or two. Then I dip the razor in vinegar for a quick "fizz" (a few seconds) and then run it under running water for a few minutes.
It cleans up real nice and I haven't damaged it in 30+ years!
I put a couple drops of vegetable oil down the shaft (through the silo doors to lube the works in the shaft) then I am done for another 6 months.
You may not want to try that procedure with your new acquisition though
good luck with it.
Gramps
I don't know much about collecting things and 'patina' and all that,
But I clean my DE (33 years old) once every 6months or so....
I use a baking soda paste I mix up, put the paste with a bit of ordinary tooth paste, scrub that mix all over the razor with a tooth brush and let it sit for a minute or two. Then I dip the razor in vinegar for a quick "fizz" (a few seconds) and then run it under running water for a few minutes.
It cleans up real nice and I haven't damaged it in 30+ years!
I put a couple drops of vegetable oil down the shaft (through the silo doors to lube the works in the shaft) then I am done for another 6 months.
You may not want to try that procedure with your new acquisition though
good luck with it.
Gramps
~~ Larry ~~