eranox
Member
I realize that similar questions have popped up a lot, so please bear with me.
I'm curious to know what your experiences (good and bad) have been with various finishes on shaving hardware. I love a CA finish on my pens, but I'm concerned about the durability of a film finish, or what would happen if water somehow crept under part of the finish.
For acrylic handles, I currently use no finish--just sand and buff to a high gloss. This can make them rather slippery, but they have given me no problems. If somebody has a recommendation for an acrylic finishing product, I'm all ears.
For wood and antler, I have been alternating between CA and a friction polish covered in a couple of coats of solid carnauba wax. I haven't used either for long enough to get a good feel for their durability or water resistance.
I also have a stabilizing setup, but I prefer not to stabilize every project I make. If there's no perfect answer for a finish, I guess it is an option.
Please share your experiences, both good and bad. Thanks in advance for any advice.
I'm curious to know what your experiences (good and bad) have been with various finishes on shaving hardware. I love a CA finish on my pens, but I'm concerned about the durability of a film finish, or what would happen if water somehow crept under part of the finish.
For acrylic handles, I currently use no finish--just sand and buff to a high gloss. This can make them rather slippery, but they have given me no problems. If somebody has a recommendation for an acrylic finishing product, I'm all ears.
For wood and antler, I have been alternating between CA and a friction polish covered in a couple of coats of solid carnauba wax. I haven't used either for long enough to get a good feel for their durability or water resistance.
I also have a stabilizing setup, but I prefer not to stabilize every project I make. If there's no perfect answer for a finish, I guess it is an option.
Please share your experiences, both good and bad. Thanks in advance for any advice.