You are posted in straight razor land, but anyway Back Roads Gold is great for re-plating.
Myself, one finish, not a mix of two. Gold would be the original look. I have a BRG Goodwill in gold that is excellently done.
I have a New Short Comb plated in rhodium and I love i
The photo was taken after a mild Noxon clean…it tarnishes after a month or two…Looks to be in decent mechanical condition. Metal polish and some elbow grease.
My Evil Otto says
"Replate me and I will replate your face"
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Evil Otto does have an attitude problem sometimes. He demands excellent technique.
He can come over as a little spikey. Remember that he was a budget New LC in the Gillette lineup. His fangs are slightly less refined than the slightly more pricy New long combs in the Gillette range in the period.
But when he is in a good mood he gives an outstanding shave.
I say leave as is. A good soak with dishwashing liquid in hot water for about 30 mins and a gentle scrub with an old toothbrush will put Otto in a tractable mood.
B.t.w that looks to be a common bar handle. The Roth had a thin bar handle which appears to be unique to the model.
The 501 Special Set also used the thin common bar handle, Although the 501 handle seems to have slightly more knurling at the top.
Enjoy!
Unfortunately on my Otto, it looks like the plating is all worn off on the cap and handle down to the brassNever tried Noxon, but I assume it works like any other metal polish? Just need more work.
The one on the left was polished 6 months ago, right about a year. Wipe dry after use and theyll stay shiny for quite a while.
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It's ok, easier to polish without the gold wash. Mine are all bare brass anyways.Unfortunately on my Otto, it looks like the plating is all worn off on the cap and handle down to the brass
The Big GThat is not mentioning the rounding of edges from restoration jobs. Somehow, Gillette found a way to get a mirror polished finish, while still maintaining sharp corners.