Thread: Noob Beware

So I bought a couple fixer uppers off of ebay. "Excellent condition, no rust or pitting" "maybe ivory handle" whatever. The blades looked good from the one picture taken 5-6ft from the blade. I should have really thought why there was only 1 picture from 5-6ft away.

I wanted to get a couple "cheap" blades I could fix up and use, I had planned on getting one of them honed by a pro and practice honing with the other.

I received the genco really fast. The celluloid handle was easily cleaned up with some acetone, it came out a beautiful white, I did a great job. What I didn't know about was a thing called scale warping. I had no clue. I was reading up a bit trying to find any hints on how to clean a blade and with a sick realization came across a post regarding warping.

Having never "seen" a good straight in person, I cleaned and scrubbed the heck out of that handle just to realize it was in bad shape afterwards. No problem I will build my own scales! So I go ahead and start sanding a bit so atleast I'll have a good blade... Not so fast. After a bit of work I revealed pitting and oxidation across the back edge that was covered with black.

I sat for a few minutes The entire razor is worthless. Sure you could remove a bunch of metal on the edge AND replace the scales but I was trying to NOT spend a bunch of money....

Noob Beware, don't waste your time or money buying off of ebay. Buy from these guys offering shaving sharp blades or get a new one.

I wish I did.





-JRJ

It's all good. Post a WTB thread in the BST forum and someone will help you out, I'm sure.

If you want to buy new, I can HIGHLY recommend www.vintagebladesllc.com. Their service is quick and they have a wonderful Dovo selection.

I have a couple I can let go on the cheap in fair condition (shave ready). PM if interested.

Originally Posted by JRJ

Noob Beware, don't waste your time or money buying off of ebay. Buy from these guys offering shaving sharp blades or get a new one.

+1 here. Best thing I ever did.

DEFINITELY recommend vintagebladesllc.com. Great service, user-friendly, and quick delivery. I ordered my DOVO and strop Saturday, received it this morning

Jim at vintageblades is a pleasure to deal with - you can't go wrong ordering through him!