Hello to all! I'm have been looking for a way to get a better shave and recently stumbled across this forum. My face has always been sensitive to shaving, unless I wait about 4 days in between. I've tried several of the better replacement razors, but they are expensive and really don't give me a better shave than disposables. I'm intrigued by straight razor shaving and am considering giving it a try.

Here is where I need advice. I have an old Geneva 6/8 razor which is in pretty good shape. I does need honing, I know, but my concern is a nick in the blade. The nick is 1.25" from the back of the blade and goes all the way thru. It's 2mm wide and 1mm deep. I'm sure that it could be ground out, just wondering if it would be worth the trouble or not? I also wonder if taking off that much steel would have and effect on the performance of the blade. Any opinions?

Thanks!!