I figured I would post here as the title says, I think I converted a buddy at work into shaving with a straight.

Several months ago I talked to him about my new hobby, he mentioned that his wife the hair dresser purchased a straight razor with some antique scissors or something. Of course I wanted him to bring it in.

Today he placed a vintage Shumate (St.. Louis) razor with a nice looking leather case in my hands, It looked NOS all but some pitting on the bevel. Then he said something that surprised me... " how much is this going to cost me to get the stuff to shave with it?"

Flash forward a few hours.

After putting it on some rocks which proved to be more difficult than I thought getting past those rust pits. I managed to get a nice clean shave and was pleasantly surprised.

So I need to get a game plan together and give him that advice.
I have a few ideas, but that is what friends are for...

What would you suggest?


Here is a photo,