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New to me razor. Now i need some advice.
I finally purchased my first "real" straight razor. I was at an antique store in New Braunfels when I came across a Griffon CarboMagnetic in a secluded corner of the store. I'll include pics but it looked to me in much better condition than some other vintage razors I have come across and for $14 and I couldn't let it by. I found a strop there too in decent condition but a little aged obviously. Not sure how much of a deal or a bust this is but that's why I'm here. Now some questions.
First,what do you guys think of the general condition of the blade? I will definitely get it honed but is it in pretty good condition or would I need to restore it a bit more than just a basic hone? Second, how would you guys suggest I clean my linen strop up for my first use? It has quite a bit of buildup from the previous owner, it looks like, and I don't want to ruin a shave ready edge by using this if its not ready. Any other advice would be great.
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