With all the knowledge on this forum, I figured someone here might be able to help with my questions.
I just received a razor as a gift from my father in law. Apparently it was the razor that his dad used to shave with so its a bit old.
It is stamped "ASCO CUTLERY Co Germany" And I think the number to the left is 702
I'm planning on cleaning it up and shaving with it to keep the family tradition going.
As you can see, there is a chip in the blade that will have to be dealt with.
The scales are cracked and slightly melted in a spot.
So for the questions.
1. I haven't been able to find anything on the company, a few forums had information that they made razors from 1880-1910 but I don't know how reliable that is. Anyone have any ideas?
2. Any suggestions for trying to restore the scales? Being a single piece with only a hinge pin, are they even restorable with that crack?
3. I'm thinking there is going to be a decent amount of material removed to eliminate that chip. Any thoughts on whether it might make the blade too narrow? I dont have my calipers handy so I'll add the measurements later.
Thanks for the help.
I just received a razor as a gift from my father in law. Apparently it was the razor that his dad used to shave with so its a bit old.
It is stamped "ASCO CUTLERY Co Germany" And I think the number to the left is 702
I'm planning on cleaning it up and shaving with it to keep the family tradition going.
As you can see, there is a chip in the blade that will have to be dealt with.
The scales are cracked and slightly melted in a spot.
So for the questions.
1. I haven't been able to find anything on the company, a few forums had information that they made razors from 1880-1910 but I don't know how reliable that is. Anyone have any ideas?
2. Any suggestions for trying to restore the scales? Being a single piece with only a hinge pin, are they even restorable with that crack?
3. I'm thinking there is going to be a decent amount of material removed to eliminate that chip. Any thoughts on whether it might make the blade too narrow? I dont have my calipers handy so I'll add the measurements later.
Thanks for the help.