Moving from shavette to straight, need some advice
I've been shaving with a Parker shavette for a few months now, and have been talking with my wife about investing in a straight razor.
Without my knowledge, she buys 2 razors off of ebay for me. The good news is that she did enough research to get good brands and blades that are in pretty good condition for a pretty good price, but the bad news is that I don't know what to do with what she got me.
The first one she bought is a Wade and Butcher. There is a little discoloration on the steel, virtually no rust, no pitting, the scales are in good shape, and the edge itself looks nice and straight (no frown). But there is a lot of hone wear, and the shape appears to be a wedge. I think it is in good enough shape that it doesn't need a full restore to be shave-ready, just a hone, but I don't know if it is worth getting it even honed, especially since it is a wedge. So 1.) How can I tell if it is worth honing and trying? and 2.) I've heard that wedges are not the best starter razor. Is this true? Should keep this razor in storage until later?
The second one I haven't received yet. It's a Henkels, and from the auction pictures seems to be in pretty good shape. I should know more about it when it arrives on Saturday. It appears to be full hollow. But I have the same question - how can I tell if it is worth keeping before sending it off to the honemeister?
Thanks