I have a couple of Aristocrat razor cases (the individual gift boxes, not the display cases for multiple razors) and the leather exterior and inside lining are in marginal shape. The lining looks like it could be replaced with new material, if one exercised some care. But the leather covering is another matter.
Has anybody tried to recover razor cases? Know anybody who does this? Cost would probably be high, but figured I'd look into it. There are a lot more mint-condition razors than mint-condition cases.
Or have you come across some nice decorative boxes that could be modified for use as a nice display box or carrying case? I suppose I could always try making one out of hardwood.
Dave
Recovering a razor case
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Cliff,
Here are some photos of the razor case i restored.
Cliff, I restored the metal case to it's original condition, give or take some minor wear. I replaced the purple velvet with some more appropriate male styled classic black. (read between the lines "crushed purple velvet was more expensive at that store...)
I am very pleased with how the case turned out. It turned out from a $15 ebay chance to something I would be hard pressed to part with now.
Hope this helps.
Peter
Here are some photos of the razor case i restored.
Cliff, I restored the metal case to it's original condition, give or take some minor wear. I replaced the purple velvet with some more appropriate male styled classic black. (read between the lines "crushed purple velvet was more expensive at that store...)
I am very pleased with how the case turned out. It turned out from a $15 ebay chance to something I would be hard pressed to part with now.
Hope this helps.
Peter
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"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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