Kropp restore in resin scales

[UKRob]

Here is a Kropp just over 6/8 which was in pretty rough condition - there is some minor residual pitting on the spine area. The agents name is still very visible on the blade. I shaved with it last night and it is very comfortable.
I thought I'd try something different for the scales so I used a piece of swirly resin with acrylic spacer, copper pins and brass washers.
It's the first time I've used resin and I'm pleased with the finish.

 

[Lexbomb]

Very nice and great photos to, I would be proud to own that. But the question is...hows she shave?

 

[UKRob]

It honed up very nicely and provided a comfortable and smooth result.

 

[tomjr]

well done.

 

[JLuger]

Gorgeous.

 

[TnutsShave]

Very nice. I'm loving the copper pins...anybody know if there are copper washers to be had?

The resin is cool too, great job!

 

[superbleu]

Looks great, and far beyond anything I could do, but the toe pin looks just a touch too high.

 

[Alum of Potash]

Very nice. Like to see a close up of the edge at the toe, and I am wondering about the long-term effects of water on copper. Doesn't water turn copper blue-green?

 

[UKRob]

Looks great, and far beyond anything I could do, but the toe pin looks just a touch too high.

You're right. I normally use rod for pins but I could only get copper in rivet shapes so I filed the head down - but obviously not enough.

Very nice. Like to see a close up of the edge at the toe, and I am wondering about the long-term effects of water on copper. Doesn't water turn copper blue-green?

Copper (like brass) will tarnish, but a regular wipe keeps the problem at bay. Also a wipe over with something like autosol keeps both the scales and pins/washers in bright condition.