Thread: What to Look For in a Used Razor?

I have read the beginners guide regarding what to look for in used razor, such as nicks, cracks, micro-pitting, scale centring etc but what I am having trouble with is evaluating the blade type/style/shape and whether the razor should actually look like this, or whether it looks the way it does from age, poor care, inadequate/inconsistent honing and stropping etc



For instance, the razor in the attached pic. This is an old Kropp (image from ebay). I have no intention of purchasing and also apologise if this is a sale from any member here as I am in no way suggesting that there is anything wrong with this particular razor. I'm purely asking some questions as a beginner. Is the profile of the blade like this or is there actually significant wear at the toe of the blade. If this is wear, is something like this correctable to obtain a good shave?

Cheers Nodz