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Tune-Up Service

SKU: TuneUp

Description

Have a razor that needs to be cleaned, polished and adjusted? Tune it up!

 *** Please take note, if you have other items on a service order and want those items shipped separately from your service work make sure you contact us to arrange a second shipment. Additional fees may apply. ***

What We Do

Vintage safety razors pack some of the most bang for the buck, but knowing if they are fully functional, hygienic and shave-ready is a different story. Starting at $35, we offer a professional restoration that helps bring your old-school razor back to its glory days. 

*Please Note: Specialty razors include Bottom Dial Fatboy, Red Dot Fatboy, and Toggle Safety Razors.

How it Works

  1. We first clean your razor in our industrial ultrasonic machine to remove any soap scum, mineral deposits and grime. Disassembly is carried out for the best results whenever possible. 
  2. Next we carefully polish the inside and out of your razor, bringing the vintage metal up to a high luster. 
  3. Mechanical adjustments are made to ensure the best functionality of your razor.
  4. We carry out any painting that is needed - numbers on adjusters, tips on super speeds and black handles. We use color-matched powder coating that exactly replicates the original factory colors and process. 
  5. Razors are again cleaned and sanitized before being lubricated and mailed back home. We include a free Polishing Cloth that will safely keep the shine on your vintage find!

Why It Matters

Professionally servicing means you'll get the best shaves possible knowing that your razor is functioning as it was designed to. Eliminate common problems that affect shaving performance such as:

  • Bent guards
  • Uneven blade gap
  • Frozen adjusters
  • Loose handles
  • Jammed doors
  • Twist To Open issues
  • Broken Clicker Spring (if you have an adjustable and it doesn't click anymore select the above option) 

 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SENDING YOUR RAZOR IN FOR SERVICE

  1. "Add to Cart" this service, check-out and make payment.
  2. You will purchase Shipping during checkout, this is how we will return your razor after completion.
  3. You will receive an Order Confirmation E-mail within minutes of your purchase. Click the link that says Shipping Instructions for Service Work and follow the directions. Include the ticket number / bar code scan form in your package.
  4. Send in your razor however you choose - USPS Small Flat Rate box is our recommendation. The postage you have purchased already is for return shipping.
  5. We'll let you know when we receive your razor and keep you updated during the process. 
  6. Our turn-around time is 3-5 business days once we receive your razor. 

 

Our Guarantee

We promise to deliver to you a "Shave Ready" razor that has been polished, adjusted, sanitized and lubricated. We guarantee our work for 30 days from the date we ship it back to you, giving you the confidence to enjoy using a quality vintage razor! Please contact us with any other questions!  

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Free polishing cloth with purchase!

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Tune-Up Service

SKU: TuneUp
$39.00
Gift wrapping: Options available

Description

Have a razor that needs to be cleaned, polished and adjusted? Tune it up!

 *** Please take note, if you have other items on a service order and want those items shipped separately from your service work make sure you contact us to arrange a second shipment. Additional fees may apply. ***

What We Do

Vintage safety razors pack some of the most bang for the buck, but knowing if they are fully functional, hygienic and shave-ready is a different story. Starting at $35, we offer a professional restoration that helps bring your old-school razor back to its glory days. 

*Please Note: Specialty razors include Bottom Dial Fatboy, Red Dot Fatboy, and Toggle Safety Razors.

How it Works

  1. We first clean your razor in our industrial ultrasonic machine to remove any soap scum, mineral deposits and grime. Disassembly is carried out for the best results whenever possible. 
  2. Next we carefully polish the inside and out of your razor, bringing the vintage metal up to a high luster. 
  3. Mechanical adjustments are made to ensure the best functionality of your razor.
  4. We carry out any painting that is needed - numbers on adjusters, tips on super speeds and black handles. We use color-matched powder coating that exactly replicates the original factory colors and process. 
  5. Razors are again cleaned and sanitized before being lubricated and mailed back home. We include a free Polishing Cloth that will safely keep the shine on your vintage find!

Why It Matters

Professionally servicing means you'll get the best shaves possible knowing that your razor is functioning as it was designed to. Eliminate common problems that affect shaving performance such as:

  • Bent guards
  • Uneven blade gap
  • Frozen adjusters
  • Loose handles
  • Jammed doors
  • Twist To Open issues
  • Broken Clicker Spring (if you have an adjustable and it doesn't click anymore select the above option) 

 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SENDING YOUR RAZOR IN FOR SERVICE

  1. "Add to Cart" this service, check-out and make payment.
  2. You will purchase Shipping during checkout, this is how we will return your razor after completion.
  3. You will receive an Order Confirmation E-mail within minutes of your purchase. Click the link that says Shipping Instructions for Service Work and follow the directions. Include the ticket number / bar code scan form in your package.
  4. Send in your razor however you choose - USPS Small Flat Rate box is our recommendation. The postage you have purchased already is for return shipping.
  5. We'll let you know when we receive your razor and keep you updated during the process. 
  6. Our turn-around time is 3-5 business days once we receive your razor. 

 

Our Guarantee

We promise to deliver to you a "Shave Ready" razor that has been polished, adjusted, sanitized and lubricated. We guarantee our work for 30 days from the date we ship it back to you, giving you the confidence to enjoy using a quality vintage razor! Please contact us with any other questions!  

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Free polishing cloth with purchase!

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Videos

  • Razor Emporium Safety Razor Tune-Up Service
  • How to Repair Vintage Gillette Safety Razor Missing End Caps Tutorial
  • How to: Is My Vintage DE Gillette Safety Razor Broken?
  • How to Correct a Vintage Gillette Safety Razor Lazy Door Tutorial

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  • Posted by Unknown on 27th Sep 2016

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    5
    An awesome revamp of a tired razor

    I had the pleasure of sending my Gillette Super Adjustable Black Beauty in to Razor Emporium initially as a tune up. The team reviewed the condition of my razor sent me a detailed list of some of the issues. They recommended a revamp and I went for it. The razor was taken apart and stripped of all old plating and then was re-plated and all minor issues corrected. The process took some time but as we are all aware, these things do take time to ensure a perfect result. I received my razor back the other day and it's incredible. It clicks correctly on all settings, the door flaps actually work properly and tighten cleanly with efficient precision. The re-plating was superb and the handle looks like it was 32 years ago right out of the package. I am extremely pleased with the result and am planning to send a few more razors to get revamped. I want to thank Matt and his team for a great job they did on my razor...Thank you all and for the reader, if your thinking of a revamp, just do it. The result is incredible.... Happy shaving friends

  • Posted by Mike Richardson on 20th Jul 2016

    5
    Excellent work and great after sale support

    I sent a 1952 Gillette razor for a tune up and the razor came back looking great! The tto doors were very stiff so I called and they recommended putting some mineral oil on the twist mechanism since cleaning washes away lubricating soap residue. I did and now it works great. Plus they offered to re-tune the razor if that didn't fix the problem. Bottom line: excellent service and wonderful after sale support make this service the best way to give life to an old razor. I know I will use their tune up service again!

  • Posted by K Lingol on 20th Jul 2016

    5
    Like A Brand-New Razor! WOW!!!

    I made my first vintage safety razor purchase from an antique store earlier this spring and sent it in for a tune-up. This service is OUTSTANDING in two regards. Customer Service - Second to NONE! Thanks to the outstanding customer services from Razor Emporium, I was notified not what make/model this newly discovered razor of mine was but they let me know that it was needing to be replated due to wear/damage over time. They were extremely helpful with getting this set up and kept me informed regarding the status of my razor every step of the way through their shop. Craftsmanship - Beyond my expectations Once my 3 piece Gillette arrived... I was stunned. I opened the package at my office and had to show all of my fellow wet shavers the beautiful new device that had arrived. I almost didn't recognize it. I shaved with it that evening, and was blown away. Its like a brand-new razor! If you have a razor that needs some TLC, or more, I can't recommend this service highly enough.

  • Posted by Jim on 11th Jul 2016

    5
    Almost new !

    I had sent in a '71/'72 Gillette Black Beauty for a tune up that was looking pretty used and not performing or working too good anymore. I got it back quite quickly and in almost new condition ! The razor not only looks fantastic, but works great as well. I'm very pleased with the job that the folks at Razor Emporium did on it and will definitely recommend them to my friends . And will certainly do business with them again in the future. Thanks to Matt and his crew !!!