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(06-28-2021, 01:51 PM)GAW9576 Wrote: Could we get some side by side pictures of the original blade a Gem and possibly a Feather.
But I hate Feather spineless blades!
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(06-28-2021, 06:49 AM)luv2shave Wrote: (06-28-2021, 03:30 AM)GAW9576 Wrote: Dave in KY Water, Baking Soda and Aluminum Foil Treatment?? Not familiar with this treatment.
Really hot boiling water to aliminium foil and add baking soda. It is very good if the plating is silver. Its no aggressive on the silver oxide. I've used it on a couple of vintage "Improved" unmentionaable from that monopoly company which makes moern 3-4-5 vibrating blade abominations .
Edit : Make sure the razor touches the aluminium literally loosely wrapped.
(06-28-2021, 06:45 PM)TobyC Wrote: (06-28-2021, 01:51 PM)GAW9576 Wrote: Could we get some side by side pictures of the original blade a Gem and possibly a Feather.
But I hate Feather spineless blades!
I'm on the fence with the Feather spineless. However it was shown as a possible blade to be used in this razor so for size comparison it may be helpful.
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(06-28-2021, 03:30 AM)GAW9576 Wrote: Dave in KY Water, Baking Soda and Aluminum Foil Treatment?? Not familiar with this treatment.
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(06-28-2021, 08:00 PM)Dave in KY Wrote: (06-28-2021, 03:30 AM)GAW9576 Wrote: Dave in KY Water, Baking Soda and Aluminum Foil Treatment?? Not familiar with this treatment.
works great for Silver plated things. You might have to do it a few times depending on how tarnished it is. that is how AI do all my silver plated razors.
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(06-28-2021, 08:00 PM)Dave in KY Wrote: (06-28-2021, 03:30 AM)GAW9576 Wrote: Dave in KY Water, Baking Soda and Aluminum Foil Treatment?? Not familiar with this treatment.
Interesting. For my few silver plated razors I left them blackened because I like the look. I just sanitized them. But this may be good to know for my wife or daughters jewelry.
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(06-29-2021, 02:20 AM)GAW9576 Wrote: (06-28-2021, 08:00 PM)Dave in KY Wrote:
Interesting. For my few silver plated razors I left them blackened because I like the look. I just sanitized them. But this may be good to know for my wife or daughters jewelry. He used WAY MORE baking soda than needed. About 4 cups of water and a tablespoon of baking soda will do the trick
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(06-28-2021, 01:51 PM)GAW9576 Wrote: Could we get some side by side pictures of the original blade a Gem and possibly a Feather.
So here's what I have. A Valet on the Left, an I assume original 7 O'Clock in the Middle (Had 2 like this) and a De-spined Gem with some snipping at the top on the Right. They all are to close to similar to distinguish to my old eyes..........
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(06-29-2021, 05:35 PM)Dave in KY Wrote: (06-28-2021, 01:51 PM)GAW9576 Wrote: Could we get some side by side pictures of the original blade a Gem and possibly a Feather.
So here's what I have. A Valet on the Left, an I assume original 7 O'Clock in the Middle (Had 2 like this) and a De-spined Gem with some snipping at the top on the Right. They all are to close to similar to distinguish to my old eyes..........
So you just despine and snip the corners? Similar to what would be done for a Valet?
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(06-30-2021, 05:23 PM)GAW9576 Wrote: (06-29-2021, 05:35 PM)Dave in KY Wrote: So here's what I have. A Valet on the Left, an I assume original 7 O'Clock in the Middle (Had 2 like this) and a De-spined Gem with some snipping at the top on the Right. They all are to close to similar to distinguish to my old eyes..........
So you just despine and snip the corners? Similar to what would be done for a Valet?
Yep, simple as that
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