Thread: Gracie straight razors?

Well Im certainly excited at the responses I got It is in very good condition, still rather sharp, and has only a few places with a tiny bit of rust (hasnt been cared for in God knows how long). How do I go about cleaning it without damaging it? I read online that some of the good old #0000 steel wool and some rubbing alcohol, then some light mineral oil. Is that good advice? Also, what should I look for in a mineral oil? I want to be extremely careful when I take care of this razor.

But that brings me to my original point again. Im so used to putting antiques to the side and letting them collect dust, that picking one up and using it seems so foreign to me. Is it perfectly OK to do that with straight razors, or will I just be destroying the possible value of something? I am a beginner, but straight razor shaving is something I will research and plan on before I dive into, so I dont make any bad mistakes.

Originally Posted by nickyspaghetti

Sounds like it could be a good one to me. Just make sure that the professional really knows how to hone. I would hate to take my favourite razor to a shop only to have them sharpen it on a grindstone.

Thats another good point. We went today to a market, since sometimes sharpening professionals have tents there. We are looking for someone who has been in the trade for decades. We are also looking for a barber shop, but unfortunately they arent quite as common as in the States.