Guillermo Hoppe 14

Gents,

I saw this particular blade on eBay, and it was getting no love.  I believe it was NOS based off of the no spine wear...just poorly stored for the last 90+ years.

At any rate, these were the sellers pictures...



Now I don’t have any dremel tool, but I do have access to wet/dry sandpaper.  I thought that it would look nicer if I cleaned it up a bit, and have better corrosion resistance if I smoother out these blemishes.  I did a progression of 600, 800, 1000, 1500, 2000, 3000, 5000, and 7000 grits followed by some hand polishing with Maass.  I think it turned out alright!

I will also say that this was the easiest bevel set that I have ever done...the grind is wickedly thin/full hollow, and the spine edge geometry was absolute perfection!

I am moving this one to the front of the line, and will shave test it next!

Vr

Matt

So I used this razor today, and it is one of the finest shavers that I have ever used...really just fantastic!  In comparison, it is every bit as good as any of my Filarmonica 14s...and perhaps better than one or two of them!

Vr

Matt

would agree, I found one many years ago, very nice shaver.

Nicely done! I remember seeing that.

Thanks!  It’s a great shaver!

Vr

Matt

You’ve done a really nice job on that polishing. Clearly a lot of work.

Beautiful work Matt.  I really appreciate when a primo vintage neglected piece gets some much deserved attention and is returned to its glory, and to active duty.  Well done Sir!

Thanks!  

Vr

Matt