Thread: What did I win? (Is it worth investing in razor restoration?)

This would have been easier if "Utahpicker" had gone to a movie friday night, but nooo.

Anyway, i figure about $13/razor + 5 for the hone isn't so bad. However, The W&B in there looks pretty scuffed up.

What do you guys think since I don't really know what I'm talking about?

Worth investing in razor restoration?

fahd.

edit: auction #: 180052557817
& link: link

Thanks for the heads up parker, the link probably helps a tad.

edit:#2
Took another look at the W&B, looks to be in pretty shite state actually. A 3/8?

Auction #?

well the hone looks like it could be a bit of alright...given the darkened area isn't too bad or mishappen. little pumice or some 1000grit sandpaper and see how it turns out.

1st razor gots a big ol nick
2nd razor doesn't seem too have too much hone wear bit it needs some work and looks to be 4/8th
3rd razor doesn't look too much hone wear, but the blade has a bunch of nicks in the middle but not too too bad for a good hone person to get out. it will take a bit of work to get those prettied up and shave ready. its prolly at 5/8

don't worry so much about the name on the blade next purchase on ebay(just not a kriegar/master/pakistan). pick up a nice razor in good condition so you have some good users to start with. then when you are ready for a nice razor buy a nice razor.. expect to pay a bit extra but understand that going in and get one in good quality. alternatively, buy one from the guys here then you know you're getting something good and shave ready.

~J

All 3 will need an extensive cleaning...
1) The first one can be honed down to about 9/16 and still be functional. Use 1000 grit wet/dry (I use it wet) and circular honing (equal number of strokes/pressure on both sides) to hone out the nick/any other edge imperfections and establish the initial bevel.
2) Small and ain't pretty but should clean up and be a nice little shaver, good for detail work.
3) The W&B is the best of the lot but it will also need a lot of cleaning.

All in all you got yourself a decent deal.