I really like the new brass Blackbird in satin. The shave is excellent maybe #1. However, I decided to try to antique it using vinegar and salt. I saw this on youtube and decided to give it a try. Anything I do is reversable by simply polishing it out. I just started yesterday.
Procedure: I am using a glass container with a plastic type lid. I added regular house vinegar and some table salt. Yesterday I took the razor apart and left it submerged for 6 hours.
Today I did the same thing only I kept the razor in one piece. I am going to continue this process until the razor is really dark.
Original photo when I received it.
Second photo today with about 2 hours to go.
Procedure: I am using a glass container with a plastic type lid. I added regular house vinegar and some table salt. Yesterday I took the razor apart and left it submerged for 6 hours.
Today I did the same thing only I kept the razor in one piece. I am going to continue this process until the razor is really dark.
Original photo when I received it.
Second photo today with about 2 hours to go.