Gillette NEW - Bostonian rescue razor

This is what you might call a project razor.

 

On the other hand, you might call it a plague razor. Looking at it, it’s hard to imagine actually wanting to bring it into contact with your skin.

 

But this is the before pic. It’s how it arrived.

 

Here's the cleaned and polished razor - I took it down to the brass and copper: www.flickr.com/photos/38722915@N04/5701431227/in/photostream www.flickr.com/photos/38722915@N04/5701969970/in/photostream

 

Although I’m not sure if the case isn't beyond hope.

 

I bought this set for the grand total of $6.50 to practice my repair skills.

 

I had figured to work similar magic on the case, but I’m finding the material its covered in is turning to dust. It leaves clouds of black flecks wherever it sits. If I can deal with that, I’ll have myself a half-decent travel razor. Actually, if I can prise it apart without it dissolving into a pile of rust, I'll be fine.

 

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