Got my Slim Adjustable back

[Star_Wahl_Clipper_Treker]

I hadn't been overly concerned with getting a birth year (quarter) razor, but I recently picked one up for a pretty good price. After reading recommendations here, I sent it to Chris Spencer at Back Roads Gold for tune up & palladium replating. I couldn't be happier with the result and fast turn-around.

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Looks excellent infact, it looks brand new! Black Roads Gold did a superb job! Congrats!

 

[madmark]

Looks great enjoy, just got a razor back myself..

 

[timetofly]

Another fine job by BRG. Nice looking Slim!

 

[RRGGMM]

I just received this fantastic 1951 Canadian Rocket I purchased from Chris on his Etsy page. The razor looks perfect!

 

[FarmerTan]

I just received this fantastic 1951 Canadian Rocket I purchased from Chris on his Etsy page. The razor looks perfect!View attachment 1791888
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Beautiful.

 

[HDSledge]

I hadn't been overly concerned with getting a birth year (quarter) razor, but I recently picked one up for a pretty good price. After reading recommendations here, I sent it to Chris Spencer at Back Roads Gold for tune up & palladium replating. I couldn't be happier with the result and fast turn-around.

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Looks like a very nice plating job. Close to original finish but brighter.

 

[AshleyC]

Palladium? When did this become a thing? The last I remember was apologies because Rhodium was too expensive and was therefore not currently available.

 

[nemo]

Palladium? When did this become a thing?

It was a thing when the OP posted (2022). And sadly stopped being a thing last year.

 

[AshleyC]

It was a thing when the OP posted (2022). And sadly stopped being a thing last year.

This is me being humbled and embarrassed.

 

[Umma2gumma]

Looks beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Now I want one...

I am especially fascinated by things which were around and had a "life" before I was even born. Not so much my birth year. I have an Ever-Ready SE which was made in the early 1930s. Not a very efficient shaver, to be honest, but usable.

I am going to try a few vintage razors and if I find one that I really, really like, will get it refurbished.