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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

Reviews

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Reviews (394)
  • Posted by Mike Nelson on 1st Jun 2015

    5
    Scummy and dull Fatboy boy before but clean polished and ready to go after

    I purchased this 1959 Gillette Fatboy off eBay as a virtual newbie, it is the first thing I have ever bought from my wife eBay account, but I guess I lucked out because after I did and bought it, I did the research afterwords and was a little worried I might have gotten taken but luckily I got what I wanted and the seller was honest and got it at a fairly good price too. During my researching process I ran across Razor Emporium website and discovered their tune-up and revamp services, I bought the Gillette razor as a functional second for the bathroom when I moved my stainless steel razor to the shower. I chose the tune-up service over refurbishment and replating for economical reasons and they certainly delivered what they advertised, I am pleased with the results, the tune-up service does not restore the razor to "like brand new" condition (depending on its initial condition) and I understood that when I chose this service but the folks at Razor Emporium certainly delivered a very much improved and polished shave ready razor and I am happy to recommend their tune-up service if you're looking primarily for clean and shave ready at a very reasonable price too. Sincerely, Mike

  • Posted by Anthony on 1st Jun 2015

    5
    Gold Fatboy brought back to peak condition

    My gold plated Fatboy had one big problem .. someone over the last 20 years had obviously dropped it hard. One silo head was sprung higher than the other; but worse, on setting 2 or 3 it was almost touching the closed comb on the left hand side, while a mm clear on the other. Not good enough for such a great razor. I posted from Australia to the States and received it back this morning, three weeks later. The Razor people warned me it had proved impossible to get 'perfect' alignment but to my eye, it looks dead-straight from one side to the other, the gaps on both sides open and close uniformly as you move up the notches, and the two silo doors are now uniform when views from the side. A great job; I'm very happy indeed. Maybe one day it will do with a replate .. but I might just let my son do that..... Anthony

  • Posted by Bryant on 31st May 2015

    5
    Great Razor Tuneup

    I really love the help and service I get a Razor Emporium. They go the extra mile to make their customers happy. Love your service Matt. I will be coming around on a regular basis because you are close to me and I love your products. Thank You

  • Posted by Rick Andrews on 29th May 2015

    5
    I send them broken I get them back fixed

    again I have to say that razor emporium are experts at what they do, I've sent them numerous razors then needed various parts fixed and I've never been disappointed. These guys take their work seriously and do a great job, so if you've got a broken Gillette send it to these guys you'll like the way they fix it