I bought one in the late 1960's. I still have it. A very fine shaver. It's rather amazing that the blue handle has lasted as well as it has. I don't know what it is made of, plastic perhaps, but very long lasting. Mine pretty much looks new.
Great find, to good not to share :)
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Wow, that turned out great! Nice find and great work bringing it back into shape!
I've owned a custom one for a number of years.
They're very good razors.
Did you do the handle install yourself? Where did you get the handle done?
It's the stuff that makes the magic happen. Actually, it is a polishing compound that removes oxidation and makes it look pretty nice.
Flitz Premium Metal Polish | The Official Website of Flitz
I can say that I have truly enjoyed the use of this kit. The Wax is just a bonus.
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Wouldn't any generic polish paste work? Or better yet metal cleaning/polishing compounds like chromium oxide?
Metal Polish - This size tube has lasted me years
https://smile.amazon.com/Flitz-Plas...?ie=UTF8&qid=1519190278&sr=8-5&keywords=flitz
Maybe, but I KNOW Flitz works, every time, with no downside.
Flitz is mild and I’ve used it on knives and guns without any fears. If it’s food enough for $500-$1,500 gun, it’ll work on a $50(or ¢0.50) razor.
Mother’s is a choice of many. Jeweler’s Rouge is also a choice some have made.
Mother’s is a choice of many. Jeweler’s Rouge is also a choice some have made.
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I do agree with you fine gents but unfortunately I'm in romania and I have to source locally if I don't want to pay double and more for a tub of flitz 
I might have a can of peek (an english compound which smells like ammonia and does a very good job).
But I always thought that a good run over a felt disc loaded with polishing compound does wonders
I might have a can of peek (an english compound which smells like ammonia and does a very good job).
But I always thought that a good run over a felt disc loaded with polishing compound does wonders
that was a bit lazy on my part sorry...shouldve googled it.
Similar perhaps to autosol a product we can get here.
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i've seen this autosol around my parts. I will have to jump in
Look online for a comparison. Jeweler’s rouge might be worth looking for. Jewelers tend to have shops everywhere. It will be mild and won’t strip the finish.
I only hand polish. Discs can take the finish off of its delicate or thin.I do agree with you fine gents but unfortunately I'm in romania and I have to source locally if I don't want to pay double and more for a tub of flitz
I might have a can of peek (an english compound which smells like ammonia and does a very good job).
But I always thought that a good run over a felt disc loaded with polishing compound does wonders
+ a gazillion. Ab-so-lutely!
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I only plan to hand finish it with that felt disc. Will do it today.
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ok, so it has been done. i'm proud of my achievement so far.
No one could turn that down for 50 cents. Great find, and it’s coming back nicely!
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