Thread: The Newbie Straight Razor Challenge

So I was walking through the local flea market and what do I see... Two straight razors!!!! I have never shaved with one (yet!!) and have been looking to try it. So I looked at both of them and saw they had some stuff wrong with them. SO here is the challenge...

Having never done this before:
1) Restore both blades
2) Hone both blades
and finally...
3) Shave with both of them

This way, I will be able to read through all parts of the wiki, get a more in depth understanding of razors and construction and I love a challenge.

Now you are all probably wondering what razors are the (unlucky) subjects of this challenge. For all of you that like pics, here they are:

DSCN0950 pictures from fashion photos on webshots

Just from being a literate, logical human being I have deduced that:
1) the one with the notch in the end is made by W.H. Morley and Sons from Germany; this one has some scratches and rust marks on it.
2) the shorter one is a Sheffield Blade Made for A.J. Jordan. The "model" name is Old Faithful; this one has some rust on it as well, with some pitting on the end of the one side too.

Any other information on what type of str8s they are would be greatly appreciated!!!!

With some patients and work, these two should be the beginning of a new hobby/obsession. I always like to learn and appreciate as much as I can about new things, so this way just seemed fitting to enter the world of straight razors.