Seen the Krion material before? "It is a material that is warm to the touch and similar to natural stone. It is made of two-thirds natural minerals (ATH – aluminium trihydride) and a low percentage of high-resistance resins. This composition gives KRION™ a number of exclusive features: it does not have any pores, it is anti-bacterial without any type of additive, it is hard-wearing, highly resistant and easy to repair, only requires minimum maintenance and is easy to clean." (source) Epsilon brushes were recently made precisely out of this material. And when I saw a post with photos on another forum,.. well. ADevil on my shoulder whispered in my ear and I couldn't help myself. The photo really doesn't do it justice.
Nothing big, but waiting for this Gillette case to come in today. $7.00 shipped, I can live with that. Does anyone know which razor or razors it could've been made for? Also, my Pre Shave Oil supplies came in yesterday and I made up a batch. Posted my recipe on Simple DIY Projects thread.
Well, it's roached and probably beyond help, but I couldn't help myself because of the name and heritage.
I do have a Fat Handle Gold Tech that could use a home. But the case could use a relining, plus a couple of slits on the outside. So either do it in red like original, or what ever I have available for a redone razor. It'll take me a while to decide.
Cool. I just relined an old Gillette metal case. I did it in red felt. The case was gutted and I got it as part of a lot. I initially spray painted it black but I noticed the paint cracking so I stripped it and now it's an aged brass look to it. The nickel plating was already mostly gone.
Some stuff: Rocnel SE50 (Feather/Kai blade razor) have left Turkey and should be arriving in 7-10 days 1984-1989 W. Germany stamped Merkur Futur. NOS with all paper/box, etc Wilkinson Shavette from the 80's One stainless steel Timeless razor made in the US OC and scalloped head
I did the same on a case I showed in another thread about open comb razors, took off the plating and left it showing the brass, then lined it to fit the razor. One thing that I have done in the past on other types of cases, metal, wood and plastic, give it a good sanding. If possible, use etching primer on metal, then I use Rubberized Undercoating and spray a few light coats until completely covered. When dry, it'll have a textured feel to it and then it can be sprayed any color you like. It is very durable. Just might have to do it to this case.
I finally decided to have a stab at honing. I have a Naniwa SS 1000, Norton 4/8, DMT D8C, and a stone holder in transit. Yet another rabbit hole