Gold, Frankincense, and Myrhh!

[danparker77]

Both of these wonderful items came into my possession today. Just wanted to show'em off! Any advice on cleaning?
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[c0ry]

I may be crazy but that looks like a New Standard head on an ABC floral handle. Should be an interesting combo, though not original.

 

[Oldguy]

Polish very, very lightly.

This razor is very nice but the handle and the cap/guard is a mismatch. The handle is from an Old Type ABC razor and the cap/guard is from a New Improved model, maybe a Tuckaway.

Len

 

[Shavely Manden]

scrubbing bubbles

Not on gold plating!

Never thought of the floss idea, though--I may have to use that. Thanks!

This razor is very nice but the handle and the cap/guard is a mismatch. The handle is from an Old Type ABC razor and the cap/guard is from a New Improved model, maybe a Tuckaway.

Put another way: best of both worlds! Looks like that'll be a delightful shaver.

 

[danparker77]

Polish very, very lightly.

This razor is very nice but the handle and the cap/guard is a mismatch. The handle is from an Old Type ABC razor and the cap/guard is from a New Improved model, maybe a Tuckaway.

Len

Oh well for 20 bucks still not bad at least I don't think so, shame though!

 

[DE Shaver]

A gold razor, unlike most jewelry, generally has a lacquer coat over the, very thin, gold plating. Use soap and water at first to clean it. Do not use abrasives, including jeweler's rouge, to clean them as the lacquer and plating will be fairly thin. If that fails to clean it to your specifications, try soaking overnight in a mild detergent and washing it again.

 

[Oldguy]

I may be crazy but that looks like a New Standard head on an ABC floral handle. Should be an interesting combo, though not original.

The New Standard, Bostonian or Richwood cap has a very long screw to attach to the end of the handle, too long for the ABC handle. That is why I guessed a Tuckaway.

But for $20 that's a great deal and a beautiful razor.

Len

 

[Oldguy]

A gold razor, unlike most jewelry, generally has a lacquer coat over the, very thin, gold plating. Use soap and water at first to clean it. Do not use abrasives, including jeweler's rouge, to clean them as the lacquer and plating will be fairly thin. If that fails to clean it to your specifications, try soaking overnight in a mild detergent and washing it again.

I fully agree.

Len

 

[PlayerPiano]

We definitely need picks of the cleaned up product. I had never never seen that kind of handle before now so it was a treat for me haha.

 

[DE Shaver]

I always use rouge on a flannel wheel with my gold razors. It's hard to eat through the enamel on them. It takes a lot of time with a lot of pressure. Regardless, a quick run-over with rouge will leave the enamel very bright, and can decrease the discoloration.

EDIT: I just noticed the green corrosion in the nooks and crannies. My guess is that this razor is raw brass, in which case you should use metal polish and rouge.

If it's lacquer based coating, it's going to be quite brittle and easy to damage. It's not the same an enamel based coating.

 

[amishmotorboat]

I may be crazy but that looks like a New Standard head on an ABC floral handle. Should be an interesting combo, though not original.

Yep. New Improved head, old type handle. If it were silver, you could arrange a trade with this guy.

 

[Oldguy]

I always use rouge on a flannel wheel with my gold razors. It's hard to eat through the enamel on them. It takes a lot of time with a lot of pressure. Regardless, a quick run-over with rouge will leave the enamel very bright, and can decrease the discoloration.

EDIT: I just noticed the green corrosion in the nooks and crannies. My guess is that this razor is raw brass, in which case you should use metal polish and rouge.

Unless the lacquer and plating is totally worn through it is gold plated. The area between the teeth has always had the thinest plating and even when the cap is perfect many razors have the brass corrosion showing between the teeth. Before you start polishing just be sure what you have.

Len

 

[DE Shaver]

Alas, I'm going to stay out of it after this post. I could talk at length about clear coats, but last time I did, I pissed off Chad. Hell hath no fury...

Wise move. Gruder has a penchant for getting irritated over "bloviating" by members. Regardless, enamels are different from lacquers and any "overlap" are simply misnomers. They may do a similar job but that doesn't make them equivalent. PM me if you wish to discuss further.

 

[bbarton713]

Yep. New Improved head, old type handle. If it were silver, you could arrange a trade with this guy.

I followed the link and "this guy" was me!

 

[kingfisher]

Nice shaving soap, too.

 

[firehydrant]

Nice score on both counts.
Let us know how the shave goes.