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    Hi there!

    I've been lurking around here, gathering info on shaving with a straight razor for a few weeks now. Just last week I finally got a Shavette and requisite shaving goodies along with an AoS silvertip brush. After even the first use, I was hooked and can't wait to get a traditional straight razor. I am definately another convert from electric razor shaving.

    A friend had given me a pretty old looking straight razor a couple months back and I haven't worked up the nerve to use it as it is pretty tarnished and rusty. I'll try and post pics when I have more time to see what can be done with it if anything.

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    Hello, Brennan:

    Welcome to Straight Razor Place.

    Please continue to do research in the Wiki for its wealth of information on the straight razor world.

    The Shavette will do until you acquire a real straight razor. That razor you have now in all likelihood will need to be restored and honed professionally. Do not shave with it in its current state.

    Check in the member services for a professional to hone and clean up your razor. In the meantime, again, the Wiki will have plenty of material for you to get you on your way. Beyond that, if you have questions, please post them. Good luck.

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    Welcome to SRP.
    Sounds like a good start. Hopefully the old str8 is fixable. Let's see those pics.
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    +1 with Obie's advice. Stick with your shavette for now and check the SRP "Classifieds" for a str8 razor restorer under "Member Services." One of them should be able to restore the razor your friend gave you and make it shave ready in hardly anytime--if the blade is not cracked or seriously chipped.
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    Thanks for the warm welcome! I hope to find lots of great information on getting the best out of my razor. There is one problem spot I've never been able to get well, and that's my neck.

    I've taken a few shots of my razor to hopefully give everyone an idea of what I've been given and whether it can be saved or not. maybe even an unofficial appraisal...now to figure out how to post em.
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    Pics came out ok
    Looks saveable. You planning to DIY ? If not someone here might help Member Services - Straight Razor Place Classifieds
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    These were 4 out of about 30 pics I tried taking with the wife's camera. it's a great camera but the lighting was bad and the flash kept washing everything out. I'll probably get help in salvaging the blade, I have too many other unfinished projects to finish before I try to get around to using this one. Also, when I bought my shavette, I didn't need to buy a strop or any other razor maintenance materials since the blades are disposable. I want to be able to shave exclusively with a straight and my big test will be when I go out to sea on my ship and attempt to shave a moving object on a moving object. After I find out how that goes, I'll be looking to invest in the rest of what I need.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Brennan View Post
    ...test will be when I go out to sea on my ship and attempt to shave a moving object on a moving object.
    I'm new to these forums and haven't yet started shaving with my blade - still awaiting delivery, but I couldn't resit the jibe: there's a reason old sailors usually have beards

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    I dont' see anything that looks terrible on that blade from the pics you posted. If you go the the Aution/Ebay section there is some good advice on what to look for on a blade when you are shopping, the same applies when seeing one in person. Look for rust/pitting on the edge itself. Look for warped/cracked scales (handles), rot on the scales, usually shows up as pitting on the blade, and uneven hone wear. I see none of these...from your pics.

    What does the tang say on both sides, BTW?

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    The tang says nothing special, just "full concave" I was looking on the wiki about razors and on one of the charts it looks like a cross section of the blade would be XIII or XIV. it's very flexible and I'm almost afraid to shave with it. I'm sure that it will be a thrill to shave with once some work is done to it and will produce closer shaves than my shavette does now.

    as far as the blade goes looks-wise, I think it's in pretty great condition. just a little tarnish along the blade and tang. some rust around the pivot point. looks to be little decay in the scales (I think they may be bone...maybe horn...not familiar with what they look like.) the edge is at least sharp enough to cut through a piece of paper with little effort. Maybe I'm just being fussy and seeing all these brand new blades looking like they've been dipped in chrome.

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