Rebuild Journal

No, I'm having it done by Chris at Razorplate.com  He came highly recommended by kwsher , the mechanical work and sourcing /soldering of the missing aristocrat end cap was done by another individual on Chris' recommendation.  



Mark

Is that other individual "The Captain" that Chris works with on the physical repairs? They team well together if you have the patience, because I think "The Captain" is active USN.

Hi Blade4vor, my experience with Chris has been really good, he's communicative, helpful and knowledgeable. He is honest and straightforward about what he can or can't do and offers practical solutions. The fact that it takes time is fine with me, these razors have been waiting 50 years or more so another few weeks or months is immaterial. Better the work be done right than just fast and poorly. When I first contacted him he responded with some helpful information and asked me to contact him again in mid-December (2 months away) so I diarized it and contact him in mid-December and away we go. I appreciated that he was completely up front about his timing.
Mark

No, I'm having it done by Chris at Razorplate.com  He came highly recommended by kwsher , the mechanical work and sourcing /soldering of the missing aristocrat end cap was done by another individual on Chris' recommendation.  



Mark

Is that other individual "The Captain" that Chris works with on the physical repairs? They team well together if you have the patience, because I think "The Captain" is active USN.

Hi Beamon, I think so, CAP is what Chris calls him, and what he calls himself but his name is Chris as well. They do work well together despite the fact that one is in Idaho and the other in North Carolina. The work I'm showing in the pictures posted so far is CAP's work. He kept me apprised every step of the way and prices are very reasonable. I think these people just enjoy restoring these old razors and you can tell when you are dealing with them. Patience is needed but I have lots of that.
Mark

Hi Beamon, I think so, CAP is what Chris calls him, and what he calls himself but his name is Chris as well.  They do work well together despite the fact that one is in Idaho and the other in North Carolina.  The work I'm showing in the pictures posted so far is CAP's work.  He kept me apprised every step of the way and prices are very reasonable.  I think these people just enjoy restoring these old razors and you can tell when you are dealing with them.  Patience is needed but I have lots of that.
Mark

The world is a better place because of craftsmen like these folk. It can't be profitable considering the time spent and the prices asked. I suspect they enjoy the downtime from their regular jobs and like restoring these giants from the past to their former glory and utility. It's their way of reacting against the 'throw away when broken' attitude that prevails, nowadays. To paraphrase & reverse a popular expression, 'It's Like Going Forward to the Past!'

Hi Beamon, I think so, CAP is what Chris calls him, and what he calls himself but his name is Chris as well.  They do work well together despite the fact that one is in Idaho and the other in North Carolina.  The work I'm showing in the pictures posted so far is CAP's work.  He kept me apprised every step of the way and prices are very reasonable.  I think these people just enjoy restoring these old razors and you can tell when you are dealing with them.  Patience is needed but I have lots of that.
Mark

The world is a better place because of craftsmen like these folk. It can't be profitable considering the time spent and the prices asked. I suspect they enjoy the downtime from their regular jobs and like restoring these giants from the past to their former glory and utility. It's their way of reacting against the 'throw away when broken' attitude that prevails, nowadays. To paraphrase & reverse a popular expression, 'It's Like Going Forward to the Past!'

Is that Yogi Berra I hear talking? That last quote could have been him
Mark

Hi Blade4vor, my experience with Chris has been really good, he's communicative, helpful and knowledgeable. He is honest and straightforward about what he can or can't do and offers practical solutions. The fact that it takes time is fine with me, these razors have been waiting 50 years or more so another few weeks or months is immaterial. Better the work be done right than just fast and poorly. When I first contacted him he responded with some helpful information and asked me to contact him again in mid-December (2 months away) so I diarized it and contact him in mid-December and away we go. I appreciated that he was completely up front about his timing.
Mark

I'm happy to hear that the process is good for you. I've watched several razors brought back by these two craftsmen and have been very impressed with what they've been able to accomplish. Good luck!

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Marko, what's the latest and greatest on your restoration project?

Marko, what's the latest and greatest on your restoration project?

All quiet on the western front - I just sent Chris an email earlier today enquiring as to the status as its been a month since I've heard anything. I'll let you know what I hear.
Mark