The pivot pin hole is definitely no longer round...


Another shot with slightly different shadow/light to see the writing



Anything anyone has in regards to these razors, good or bad, would be much appreciated.

As for strops, I find myself a little lost. I've read different stuff and am a little confused as to using a paste on the linen or not-it seems different folks have differing opinions. I do know I'd like to get a hanging strop-I can't seem to figure out a comfortable way to use a paddle strop. There are so many different sizes/styles that it frankly gets a little confusing. Is a $100 one automatically better than a $40 one? I'm not into buying the cheapest thing just to turn around and be annoyed that it just barely cuts the mustard. But, I don't necessarily have big money sitting around to spend on the most expensive one around.

Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.



Jeremy