Very nice. I'm still looking to acquire one of those "Reds".
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I have a British Flat Bottom Tech on the way. I can't tell from the photos its exact condition but I plan to shave with it for a while and if I like it, I'll have Chris replate it in mirror nickel.
This will be my first venture into DE shaving, other than using a Lupo Aluminum for one shave.
This will be my first venture into DE shaving, other than using a Lupo Aluminum for one shave.
I have to say I'm surprised. I thought you had been shaving with a DE for years and just preferred a single-edge.
I found mine on Etsy from some store that specializes in antiques. They don't sell razors!
It got posted and I think I was the first to see it, Lol!
It just shipped today so we'll see how it is. Based on what I see, it looks like a good candidate for replating.
Right on man. That's a score in my opinion.
Our youngest son got me off the cartridges. I started with the Trac 2 when I got back to the States for a couple years in Indonesia after HS. I had been using Gillette cartridges ever since.
I got my Claymore Evolution on Feb. 18th.. not sure why that date is secure in my old mind, but it is. That was my first real exposure to traditional wet shaving since I was a teen. I borrowed one of my mom's razors off and on during those early teen years. My dad was an electric razor shaver so that's what I started with but I always got razor burn with them. My parents used to buy me the latest and greatest electric for Christmas every year from probably 15 until I graduated from HS. I remember taking one with me to Indonesia in 1971. But it was incompatible with their power system there.
Anyway, I've been having a blast this past 5 months. This is a very enjoyable hobby and the shaving results are stellar too. I was sort of shocked at the closeness of the shaves. My wife even commented after my very first shave.
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:Thanks to @Cal for the invite, and request for some photos. Grabbed some shots of work Chris has done for me over the years. It's a bit Picture Heavy
So, I've got one or two of these, that's not all of them, but I need to find the other few to store away with these:
The following razors have either been replated or tuned up by Chris:
So, I've got one or two of these, that's not all of them, but I need to find the other few to store away with these:
The following razors have either been replated or tuned up by Chris:
Might anyone have a regular Karve brass handle that has been plated? I would love to see that knurling in a shiny color.
I have the Karve Gladius handle that Chris did with my Overlander in palladium. Fluorescent lighting on the first two so not great shots
That is a fine looking razor.
A little more of his work:
Baseplate on my Gamechanger 84:
Lupo 72 SB in gold:
Gillette NEW SC in nickel:
Lupo 95 SB base in copper
Freshly plated:
And developing patina:
This week I plan to ship Chris my Dad's 1963 Slim (nickel replate) that he used 6 days a week for 33 years and my Lupo 95 OC baseplate for some copper TLC. I love his work and have the highest respect for him. I especially like how he has the updates built into his web site and updates every day so the clients are never in the dark as to what's up with their cherished razors. Also his turn around time is impressive.
Baseplate on my Gamechanger 84:
Lupo 72 SB in gold:
Gillette NEW SC in nickel:
Lupo 95 SB base in copper
Freshly plated:
And developing patina:
This week I plan to ship Chris my Dad's 1963 Slim (nickel replate) that he used 6 days a week for 33 years and my Lupo 95 OC baseplate for some copper TLC. I love his work and have the highest respect for him. I especially like how he has the updates built into his web site and updates every day so the clients are never in the dark as to what's up with their cherished razors. Also his turn around time is impressive.
That almost has a blue sheen to the handle. I agree Chris is the best. I also love the little status spreadsheet, and turn times are fast. He’s one cool dude. I saw a YouTube video he posted on the off grid school bus he built. In reality I think he is actually Daryl from the walking dead. Definitely the off grid guy you want on your team. Your dads slim will come back in great shape. Dudes a master.
I tossed a box full of junk parts into the mail yesterday. I've got misc. handles, caps and bottom plates for a New Short comb, #175 Goodwill, and an Old Type. They're all cheap junk from Etsy & E-Bay, corroded and worn off finish. When Chris is done working his magic, they'll all be flawless pieces of art.
When Chris finishes your Dad's Slim, it will look like the day he removed it from the package. I shaved with the nickel Slim in the background this evening & it may as well be brand new.
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