Back Roads Gold re-plated Gillette 195

[HoosierTrooper]

This 195 belonged to my father in law, he gave me this and a few other of his old razors many years ago. He was a wonderful man who I loved and admired deeply. It is an F1, so first quarter of 1960, and my wife is an F3 so this razor is very, very special to me. I recently decided to have it refurbished so off it went to Chris at Back Roads Gold, and as you can see in the first three pictures it was definitely showing its age. He remembered liking it and using it quite a lot. I opted for the mirror nickel finish and it came out spectacular, Chris does amazing work and the turnaround is very quick. I mailed it on 8-23 and it was delivered to me today, 9-1, and you can keep up with the progress on the website.

Anyhoo, here are the before pictures:

And here is the finished product:

 

[Alum Ladd]

That's a magnificent piece of work Tom! Lovely hierloom, now yet more lovely!

Bravo Chris. Another masterpiece.

 

[HoosierTrooper]

That's a magnificent piece of work Tom! Lovely hierloom, now yet more lovely!

Bravo Chris. Another masterpiece.

Thanks, and yeah it is gorgeous. I kind of debated leaving it in its original condition but I’m really glad I decided to have it done.

 

[Dave himself]

Thats razor is simply beautiful.

 

[HoosierTrooper]

Thats razor is simply beautiful.

Thanks, Chris does great work.

 

[DesertIguana]

Two questions?

How long was turn around?

How much was price including postage both ways?

 

[HoosierTrooper]

Two questions?

How long was turn around?

How much was price including postage both ways?

Nine days from when I mailed it from Indiana to Montana until it was back to me. He charges $60 for the mirror nickel finish which includes return shipping.

 

[Lockback]

Thanks, Chris does great work.

That is simply stunning.
Wow. What a great story! Enjoy the shaves!

 

[timetofly]

Nice looking 195! Many happy shaves my friend!

 

[HoosierTrooper]

That is simply stunning.
Wow. What a great story! Enjoy the shaves!

Nice looking 195! Many happy shaves my friend!

Thanks fellas!

 

[Eric_75]

That's a beauty, Tom.

Have a great evening, sir.

 

[Remy]

So nicely done.

 

[BradWorld]

Congrats! I had BRG do one of my Fatboys too. He does magnificent work.

 

[HoosierTrooper]

Congrats! I had BRG do one of my Fatboys too. He does magnificent work.

He sure does! Meant to add that I remember seeing a picture you posted of several that BRG did for you, one of the reasons I was confident sending mine to him.

 

[DesertIguana]

Nine days from when I mailed it from Indiana to Montana until it was back to me. He charges $60 for the mirror nickel finish which includes return shipping.

Very fair.

 

[gpjoe]

Now that is a razor worthy of Chris's unmatched skills. Not only because it's a Fatboy but more importantly, what it means.

Absolutely beautiful.

 

[BradWorld]

He sure does! Meant to add that I remember seeing a picture you posted of several that BRG did for you, one of the reasons I was confident sending mine to him.

Yeah, he’s done 8 or 9 for me now. Total confidence with BRG. Solid work for sure.

 

[MaineYooper]

Simply marvelous! An heirloom with wonderful history!

 

[huck1680]

Looks gorgeous and it's also a very nice way to honour and remember your father-in-law. Congrats.

 

[BigJ]

LOVELY!!