Thread: Gifted with a Boker. Right or wrong to start with?

Another for going along with Utopian's suggestion to get another razor to learn on. Preserve that very fine family heirloom for later when you are a bit more skilled and can enjoy it to the fullest. By all means have it professionally cleaned up and honed for later use. Boker King Cutters are know to be very fine razors and can give as good a shave as there is to be had. Love mine.

Bob

Perfect! Nothing beats getting handed down a Straight Razor from family!

Thanks for the advice guys.
I think I'll get it cleaned and sharpened and get a starter razor, I'd hate to damage it.
I'll be on the look out for a round point to learn with.
So if you have one at a good learner shaver price let me know!

Nice razor! I would think that the spike point would make you more cautious of the blade, and therefore saving you some cuts. My advice is to learn with it, seeing as you already have it. If you can master a spike point, you can shave with anything. Take your time, don't rush. Any razor has the potential to cut, and a round point cuts just the same. Good luck!

It does not have a spike point. It has a square point.

Spike point, square point, same thing.

wow , nice razor and a good one all you need is a good honing ready to shave condition.LYNN is the man with the great honing experience.If you change your mind and the blade does not have a crack I will buy it from you.Thank you.

I echo the guys here that say put it away until you learn your shavecraft. You wouldn't want to damage a family heirloom during your initial learning curve. I can't really advise what kind of blade to use, as all of mine are round points or barbers notches.

Originally Posted by Firefighter2

Spike point, square point, same thing.

A spike point is a sharp 90 degree angle. A square point is very slightly rounded. They are not the same.

What you have there is a great razor. I have two King Cutters and love them both.

Now, as for the question of whether to use it or not, I think the best option was offered early on: look in the classifieds here to find a pro honer. Send it off to get it honed along with a request to "mute" the point. That will effectively remove the danger of the point slicing you up, but without changing the blade's profile. Then, once you're more comfortable shaving with a straight, you can have the edge restored right to the point and it will function as originally intended.

That deals with the square point issue. The other factors still apply (potential for damaging it by dropping the razor or dinging it on a faucet, etc.) that may make you want to learn on another razor. But the point can be dealt with when honed. And whatever you do and whatever razor you start with, you will want to make sure it is pro honed before use.

I wish I was still living in my hometown as I'd just say bring it over and I'd take care of it for you. Always good to see another Winnipegger here.