Dubl Duck newbie

I recently came into a dubl duck goldedge and I'd like to start using it. I am wondering about condition and whether or not I should hone or just strop and go... the face has lost some of the finish (there's a little rust showing through on one side). I was able to take some hair off of a finger, but I don't know how sharp it is. The box says replacement guarantee if not honed, so I'm reading that to mean honing wasn't considered necessary, but I don't know that that means until the end of time and I wouldn't trade for a replacement if I could. So, I'm wondering if the razor is in need of restoration or not. Appreciate the feedback and insights. This is my first shot at straight razor shaving and I'm trying to quell my excitement, take my time and do enough research to get it right. Thanks!

Pictures would really help.

Pictures would be veey helpful here.

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Oh, welcome to SRP!

Welcome. Yes photos please. It may have been honed before but may need to be refreshed.

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Great idea... the other side of the face is pristine.

Hi and welcome. I would think it safe to say it would need to be refreshed if not rehoned. Best bet is send it to one of the guys in the classifieds and make sure your starting shave ready. They would also be able to clean up the rust properly for you. Good luck

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What he said.

I wouldn't trust the edge as is. Even if it was freshly honed a number of years ago, the working edge is so very fine that you can't assume it's survived oxidation, poor handling, etc. over the years. After all, it would only take one person trying to slice a sheet of paper with it to bugger up the edge for shaving purposes. So yes, I would send it to a razor honing expert (not a knife guy!) and have it properly honed and stropped. The razor does have some value, and I would very strongly urge you to NOT try honing it yourself. Razor honing is a different art than knife honing, and it would be much better for you to pick up an inexpensive used razor to learn on if you're so inclined.

The actual razor looks to be in quite good condition, and I can attest they are great shavers. But as said above, I wouldn't trust the edge.

I would send it out to be rehoned.

Where did you get it from?

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The actual razor looks to be in quite good condition, and I can attest they are great shavers. But as said above, I wouldn't trust the edge.

I would send it out to be rehoned.

Where did you get it from?

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Thanks! Being new to handling extremely sharp blades, I'm grateful for all the input. The razor belonged to the father of a long time friend of my father.

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Thanks! Being new to handling extremely sharp blades, I'm grateful for all the input. The razor belonged to the father of a long time friend of my father.

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I have a couple of GOTTA from the same route.

I would consider the edge suspect, and send it out to get it honed. Where are you from? Might be someone nearby.

Geek

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Yep, As been said, send it out. Find one of the guys here that hone and send it to them. They will clean it up a bit for you too if you ask. The cost is so little its worth the wait. And at that point if you have any issues you will know its not the razor. Nice find. A keeper for sure! Good luck and welcome to SRP!

Thanks to all! Greatly appreciate the info and suggestions. I'm searching for somewhere to send it... Already looking forward to getting it back.

The vintage razors are generally honed really well out of the factory, if you'd have opened it new there shouldn't be any issues. However, that's not the case.

I would give it a try, strop it first. The rust is on the blade face quite far from the edge, so the edge may still be good.
In the worst case scenario it won't work and then you can get it honed and will know the difference.