Hello B&B I hope all is well. I have recently acquired a 1920 Gillette Richwwood whoo-hooo! However, I had some family over the other day while I was cleaning up my find. Everything was going smooth until I had to take the dog for a walk. I walk back in and my brother, who took the liberty of helping me clean, is scubbing my 1920 with a green scrub pad that was in my cleaning supplies....I was/am rather livid and dissipointed. So I am reaching out to hear your thoughts on getting this beauty replated. I was recommended razor emporium from Scott over at North Shore but I also hear good things about Chris @ Back Roads Gold. What are your thoughts? Should I keep it original and replate with silver? What are your thoughts on a copper replate? What would you do?
Replating advice
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I just had a couple done at Back Roads Gold, they turned out rather nicely. One was a Sheraton that was very brassy and then a brass customized Tech. Here's a before of the tech and then the one from Chris.
I've had two razors done at Razor Emporium and I'm very happy with both. I'm unveiling the Fatboy on a YouTube Live this weekend.
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
Looks like a real nice finish to my eyes.
I've also had a Slim redone in nickel and an American Aristocrat repaired and redone in gold both from Back Roads Gold. Quick turn around time
Looks like a beautiful job on both!
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Here she is. Apologies on late pics. There is only 1 hair fracture that I can barely see when i try at the top of handle, very very small and with one bent tooth. For a 100+ years old, id say thats not bad! Any input on plating recommendations in regards copper, silver, brass and so on?
I would have Back Roads Gold or Razorplate.com silver plate the razor. I would want it to be original, so I wouldn't plate in copper. I would not use Razor Emporium.
I have had two replaces done by Chris at razorplate.com.
One in gold and one in silver.
Have your razor replayed by Chris, either one. You will be happy.
One in gold and one in silver.
Have your razor replayed by Chris, either one. You will be happy.
OK what's the story on top cap? It looks amazing.....
I had Chris at Back Roads Gold re-plate my 1948 Gillette Aristocrat (plus the blade bank) in gold. Finished product is beautiful and better than new. Reasonably priced and fast turn-around. Highly recommended.
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I went ahead and sent Chris over at back roads gold my bulldog and richwood to be replated today. Pics will be coming soon. Thank you for everyone's input on the matter.
How did you like Chris's work? I ordered from him twice and awesome job both times. I think he has the cheapest plating/tuning service in the market for quality work. I have reviewed Back Roads Gold in these two youtube videos and would love to hear about your experience with them
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Chris was awesome. I actually made a post over in the DE section I believe called Back Roads Gold Review if memory serves me right with pics of before and afters I will 100% be sending him all my razors in the future. I couldn't have been happier. Back Roads Gold Review - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/back-roads-gold-review.613318/
