Hi Guys,

Quick question for you.

What would the approximate sheen of the japanning on a Stanley plane from the mid-20's be? Yes, it's black, but would it be gloss, semi-gloss, or satin? I've got a Bailey #6 that I have stripped down and am going to japan, but I want to keep it close to it's original appearance.

Just a quick, brief answer if nothing else would be appreciated!