Replated Aristocrat #15: It's Ready for Another 70 Years

[Krona Kruiser]

The Aristocrat #15 is my "Holy Grail" razor (until I find a Toggle) and its one I can honestly say I won't part with. I got a great deal for it even for it's worn down plating. I gave it its due respect and brought back to life, just like a classic car gets paint job and you know what, it's going to shave 10x better now.

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After:

 

[Redstar]

That's beautiful! Thanks for sharing. Now I really want one.

 

[Krona Kruiser]

I waited patiently for well over a year until I saw an opportunity.

 

[mdevine]

The #15 was my holy grail razor as well. Since finding one last year, I haven't purchased another razor. If it didn't kill off my RAD, it certainly settled it down. I probably use my pre-war, Fat-handled Tech more often, but nothing touches the look and feel ( it is a heavy and sexy beast) of the #15.

Mike

 

[ERVARGASNY]

Wow that looks sweet, Thanks for saving it )

 

[alex2363]

Yes, a great restore save

 

[Krona Kruiser]

Just shaved with it loaded with a Gillette 7O'Clock Blue. I shaved with a ball-end Tech last night and it irritated the heck out of me, kind of odd. Previously I've been loving the Progress but was being too razor monogamous with it.
The #15 made it up for it. It's a smooth but effective razor that shaves as good as it looks.

 

[alex2363]

Just shaved with it loaded with a Gillette 7O'Clock Blue. I shaved with a ball-end Tech last night and it irritated the heck out of me, kind of odd. Previously I've been loving the Progress but was being too razor monogamous with it.
The #15 made it up for it. It's a smooth but effective razor that shaves as good as it looks.

Those 15's are sweet aggressive yet mild razors.

 

[Krona Kruiser]

Those 15's are sweet aggressive yet mild razors.

Yup. The flat bottom plate and contoured combs are perfectly ideal for its performance. I love my early 30's American Aristocrat but its English cousin out performs it.

 

[rxonmymind]

Looking sweet! As you know, I sent mine to Toolmaster a fellow B&B'er to see if he could get the teeth lined up as he did for one member here. http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/286830-Oops-it-broke
As soon as I get it back from him, mine will possibly go the same route as yours. Nice job there! Those are indeed incredible beauties.

 

[SuperChris]

very nice razor, the ones in the background of the 1st pic aren't too shabby either

 

[bluesbishop]

That is sweet!! Great job on the replate!

 

[malocchio]

great razor,even better with a new coat !

 

[Triad]

That looks sweet!! Great job

 

[Henrik]

Nice replate- I would have done the same!
That #15 is haunting me.. Is it more aggressive than the #21? Someone answer no please..