Brass razors diy patina!

[Suhrim21]

I came across this on the web and it looked so good I thought I’d bring it here.
Before and after pictures....
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He started with a brand new brass razor. Cleaned and scrubbed with soap then cleaned with rubbing alcohol to remove any oils or residue. Separated parts and soaked one at a time in brass aging solution (similar to brass black) for 1 minute. Rinsed in cold water and wiped down with dry clean cotton cloth.

This is the solution used Robot Check - https://www.amazon.com/Hardware-Co-Brass-Bronze-Solution/dp/B005TRO276/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1549482651&sr=8-1&keywords=brass+ager+solution

Those pictures are after using and wiping down 5 or 6 times show how the edges start to develop a brass sheen. Once the look is achieved he was going to use renaissance wax to preserve the look and keep it from lightening further.

Looked so good I had to share. Now I need a brass Karve!

What razor is that?

 

[Justin1976]

What razor is that?

Karve brass solid bar

 

[Suhrim21]

It's a gorgeous razor

 

[NoScrubs]

I keep my Karve polished. I like the polished feel of the handle and cap.

 

[GeronimoWSB]

Don't think 24 hours did anything.

 

[Justin1976]

Don't think 24 hours did anything.

What method did you use?

 

[GeronimoWSB]

What method did you use?

Egg in Ziploc. Just set the razor in there for 24 hours.

 

[GeronimoWSB]

The base plate end did seem to get a tad darker , but not confident.

 

[Justin1976]

The base plate end did seem to get a tad darker , but not confident.

Did you smash the egg?

 

[GeronimoWSB]

Did you smash the egg?

Yes I did, freshly boiled as well. Maybe the preexisting patina slowed the process.

 

[Atlantic59]

Is this patina effect, using any of the mentioned methods permanent, and there would be no tarnish of brass after using this method?

The patina is initially a layer of oxidation, giving a reddish-brown color. The initial layer of oxidation will develop green and blue colors over time that are from further chemical reactions.

Patina is durable with care, but can be scratched or scraped off. If you dropped the razor to the floor, you might see bare metal in a few spots, for instance.

 

[Bill Wood]

Yup. I went thru the experimental stage. Anything with ammonia, and a dash of salt if you like greens and blues. I messed around quite a bit but couldn’t get it just right. Fun though. I’ll settle on time and a little buffing from time to time.

 

[merovirginian]

I keep my Karve polished. I like the polished feel of the handle and cap.

Woof. That is one beautiful polish. Woof again. Makes me want to buy another Karve brass top cap if only to polish that sucker up.

 

[NoScrubs]

Woof. That is one beautiful polish. Woof again. Makes me want to buy another Karve brass top cap if only to polish that sucker up.

Thanks, a little microcrystalline wax helps maintain the shine.

 

[Cleanface]

You could bury it in ketchup for a few days. Drummers do that with cymbals to try aging them.

Ketchup works. But I didn't submerge the parts. I smeared it on so the coating was uneven so the result was a kind of marble effect. It's a start and now I'll be buffing it lightly.