Hennes makeover

[torbenbp]

Gents..no funny stuff this time

This is a restore of a Hennes (Peter Hennes) Haan Solingen.

The blade could need some more polishing but I dont want to loose that pretty etching,so this must do.

Scales are made of oiled mahogany. The wedge is from another razor and fitted to this one.
Actually the scales went on fire - they were oiled- as the Dremel was used to fit the plastic wedge, too high RPM`s caused the plastic to catch fire and then the scales ;-)

respones would be very welcome and I`dd be sure to be offended by any harsh words(Matt):

Regards gents.

 

[Bart]

Looks like a very fine job, Torben.

Personally, using Mahogany, I would fill the pores before finishing it. Mahogany's beauty and depth really stands out when you apply a grain filler fist. Of course, it's all a matter of taste.

Kind regards,
Bart.

 

[tat2Ralfy]

Now this I like :thumbup:
looks quite chunky in a nice and solid kind of way
how did you find the wood took the oil Torben?

 

[torbenbp]

Chunky Sir Ralfy? erhhmm its actually slimmer than the original scales..
As for the oil...it seem to soak up all you give it! Guess a filler would be better but yet I have no experince with that..next time!

regards gents

 

[tat2Ralfy]

Chunky Sir Ralfy? erhhmm its actually slimmer than the original scales..

I meant with the rounded ends and the bullseyes, I like it :thumbup:
I like it a lot :thumbup: :thumbup:

 

[Smythe]

Looking good man. like this on too... love the pin-work. This is good inspiration... one of these days I will start working in wood.

 

[Matt]

Mmmm, beautiful piece of equipment! :thumbup: The pinning is really something with character. And a fabulous razor, too! Indeed, scales are probably slimmer than the original ones and I actually think that they knew what they did. IMO they lack just a little balance with this wide blade, if the scales were a tad wider at the point area, it'd be perfect IMO. Just 3mm maybe would be enough. But as we know it's all a matter of personal taste.

It's just me, meet the perfectionist.

regards,
Matt

PS. And the wedge! It's perfect and so stylish!

 

[torbenbp]

Matis..What I was trying to say, was that the scales are slightly _thinner_ than the originals The shape was copied off the original. Pardon my lousy english.

I think its was a cheap razor, the scales were pretty cheap looking but it shaves very well indeed.


regards gents

 

[tat2Ralfy]

Hahaha
A Dane and Polish fellow talking to each other in English
Its little wonder that things can sometimes be not understanding yes?

Edit: that really is a good looking Razor

 

[torbenbp]

Hahaha..we cant all have the good luck of being born in english speaking countries :
Guess Matt have to learn some danish...in fact you all should!

ønsker alle d`herrer en god dag.
Torben

 

[Bart]

Hahaha..we cant all have the good luck of being born in english speaking countries :
Guess Matt have to learn some danish...in fact you all should!

ønsker alle d`herrer en god dag.
Torben

It just sounds like the Flemish dialect I speak when home.

Nog ne goiendag, Torben.

Bart.

 

[tat2Ralfy]

Hoe ongeveer het Nederlands? wij konden allen een weinig Nederlands recht leren?? :