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Gnarliest Lather Catcher - twhite - 05-11-2020
I saw this Lather catcher on the bay. I had to have it. It is the nastiest razor I have seen. Wish me luck on cleaning it up. Hope I didn’t waste $20.
![[Image: 105-DE30-A-75-C1-440-B-A35-B-6414108-B8778.png]](https://i.postimg.cc/fLLn7SjM/105-DE30-A-75-C1-440-B-A35-B-6414108-B8778.png)
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RE: Gnarliest Lather Catcher - TobyC - 05-11-2020
That blade might need to be stropped a little.
That looks like grunge on top of plating, which is on top of brass. Soak in soapy water over night and it may clean off easily.
Moving parts and threaded parts may need penetrating oil. (not wd40)
RE: Gnarliest Lather Catcher - twhite - 05-11-2020
Exactly what I am hoping. I have found really cruddy razors in the wild like this. They tend to clean up ok. My biggest worry is the 4 adjusting screws. They will get a good soaking in liquid wrench.
The blade looked pristine to me. I will go with that for my first shave. I have all of my shots.
RE: Gnarliest Lather Catcher - riverrun - 05-11-2020
It's an HR-7A
https://razors.click/kampfe/#1896-HR-7A
I believe Flintstone has one
RE: Gnarliest Lather Catcher - twhite - 05-11-2020
Thank you. I had no clue as to what one.
RE: Gnarliest Lather Catcher - Jayaruh - 05-11-2020
Gnarly Kampfe Bros. Cool. Looking forward to the after shots.
RE: Gnarliest Lather Catcher - Wchnu - 05-11-2020
I bet it cleans up great!! Can not wait to see!! I got a saw buck that says that blade will shave. (Worth it to see the video?)
RE: Gnarliest Lather Catcher - twhite - 05-11-2020
Just checked one of my other Lather catchers. It appears that I have this model already. Never knew what model it was. I never really looked. I can say I like the shave with a wedge blade. As I can dial it up as there are no blade stops. This new one will be my weekend project. If o get it by Friday.
RE: Gnarliest Lather Catcher - TobyC - 05-11-2020
(05-11-2020, 09:25 PM)Wchnu Wrote: I bet it cleans up great!! Can not wait to see!! I got a saw buck that says that blade will shave. (Worth it to see the video?)
You know how much a sawbuck is?
RE: Gnarliest Lather Catcher - twhite - 05-13-2020
Sawbuck. Only vaguely recall that term. No idea!
I will post some good pictures of that fine blade.