My whipped dog and question about restoration.

[Woodman]

Hi all,

I have the wet shaving bug, and it's all your fault! This is not an uncommon theme around these parts - my collection seems to be growing by the day, and I've recently decided to begin shaving with straights. This will not end well for my wallet.

Anyway, I bit the bullet and bought a whipped dog sight unseen deal, and have had my first shave. The problem is, I'm a bit needy when it comes to aesthetics. The blade is great, and my first two shaves have been superb (relatively speaking, of course). I have enclosed some pictures of the blade, and would like some advice as to how to make it more aesthetically pleasing! All in all, I love the whipped dog deal!

If people could give me advice as to how I could clean it up, that would be great. I'm also happy to send it away if that's an easier route. I'm in the UK.

Many thanks, gentlemen.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/4hkugzzxrvir5ai/20120731_161716.jpg

https://www.dropbox.com/s/2x3ccbo7bw7vbpq/20120731_161741.jpg

As you can see it is a Dubl Duck razor, which I believe are pretty good?

 

[Proinsias]

Pipe cleaners and hot soapy water is good for getting all the gunk from between the scales, dental floss for around the tang. High grit wet/dry and some metal polish can bring back the shine. The only issue with sanding and polishing the blade is that the edge will likely need to be rehoned.

I suspect for the price of a professional restoration you could get a nicer blade in great condition.

 

[atticus92]

If you are looking to clean the blade up a bit sandpaper should do the trick