Thread: got a good deal on some straights

I am a newb to straightrazors but i am extremely interested in learning to shave with them, i went to the flea market and randomly saw some for sale, all are forged in germany or england, the one in best condition is a Romo Solingen. my question is if they are in good condition does it matter that they are old, can i send them to a honemeister and get the same shave as if i bought a brand new dovo and sent it off? i have bought 7 of them so i hope i can. only one is damaged where the blade is bent from spine to blade its minor but when you catch the glare on both side you can tell one side is more concaved. i just wanted to know before i spend another $20 getting them fixed to shave.

ps. although i am not good by any means, 3 of them will give me a incredibly close shave on my sideburns but when i get to my goatee the hair is REALLY thick and it pulls, will that stop if the are honed?

pss. one is a magnetic straight razor, does this have any benefits at all?

Old blades are sometimes better shavers than brand spankin' new ones! Sounds like you got a great deal, especially if they are genuine Solingen's. You should post up some pics...I'd love to see the seven!

Congrats on the great buy!

Wanna see some pics too!

Pics would help. The one razor with uneven grinds sounds as if somebody tried to restore it without knowing to check the grinds. As long as the spine thickness isn't to badly compromised it should not matter all that much. I see this on razors that somebody tired to restore that has etching on the face of the blade and not on the back. They typically preserve the etching, and grind away on the back.

i will try and get you pics but no camera except my phone and it is horrible resolution, i will have to borrow one, i will try and get some pics before monday.