Thread: Shopping for that first razor...

I haven't been straight shaving very long, but I have realized that I enjoy hunting in antique stores for the older razors. I recommend doing lots of reading from the Wiki, and in the Workshop area of SRP. There is lots of info on how to restore, replace, buff, etc.

For my first little project, I looked for something that was not too far gone. That way, I had some sense of what it was going to take to hand sand a blade and buff the razor/scales. Since I live in a condo downtown T.O., my tools and space need to stay under control. I can afford a dremel, but I can't afford a bend grinder that needs a new house to live in!

I'd recommend to start small, and work safely.

Cheers,

Maxi

Originally Posted by Rome

Is there a specific guide for searching through antique stores? Like a writeup on what one should look for, or stay away, or possible price ranges. Whats easily fixable, and what makes it too far gone?

There was a thread on ebay razors, may be that'll be useful.
Prices vary a lot, so you're on your own there.
What's easily fixable - depends on what you call 'easy'. Chips within the bevel are doable, beyond that you must really want the razor. Warped blades are unfixable, hone wear is unfixable too, but a regrind may hide it. Broken scales can be replaced.

A 6/8 might feel better than a 5/8 i have a mustache so I don't need to maneauver around my lip. Do yourself a favor get a round end razor, you will save yourself some blood.

My vote is round end also