I am restoring a W&B straight that has etched writing on one side of the blade. Can I buff out the blade without damaging or removing the etching? I'm using white, then green abrasive on a sewn cotton wheel. Thank you.
etched blade restoration
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pics?
is it etched in the metal, like engraved? Pictures would help for sure.
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I will post a pic if I can figure out how to do that. It says on the blade "You Lather Well, I'll Shave Well".
I've seen that etching on razors and I'm curious too. It is a frosted etching not an engraving to the best of my knowledge. I have a similar frosted etching on my Wostenholm that I am going to restore and would like some more information on this too.
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It is a frosted etching not an engraving to the best of my knowledge.
Yes, that is what mine looks like. I did a google search on the buffing question, and the consensus out there is to use Maas or Flitz on it just to be on the safe side. Sounds like aggressive sanding/buffing can remove it or decrease its appearance. Not worth the risk.
Yes, that is what mine looks like. I did a google search on the buffing question, and the consensus out there is to use Maas or Flitz on it just to be on the safe side. Sounds like aggressive sanding/buffing can remove it or decrease its appearance. Not worth the risk.
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http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/205495-Wade-amp-Butcher-and-Wostenholm-Antique-Straights
I don't know how to post a pic, but I found this link to one that represents a pic of the etching. This in not my razor. I used Flitz on mine, and there is no need to buff it. Came out real nice.
I don't know how to post a pic, but I found this link to one that represents a pic of the etching. This in not my razor. I used Flitz on mine, and there is no need to buff it. Came out real nice.
