Thread: what should i get?

i recently bought a vintage straight razor, and im looking to return it to useable condition..its in fine enough shape, all i need to do is a few laps on a hone and then a strop; my question is how many and what grit stones do i need? im lookin into buying a 1000 grit and a double-sided 5000/12000 grit stone will this be enough or do i need others?....i have pictures attached so you can see what im working with and maybe get a better idea of what i need (cause im not completely sure)

nice razor.
you will need to clean up that blade and send to someone else for honing.
there is a lot reason for it.
at least you will know how sharp your blade suppose to be.
about the stones.
1k and then 4/8 k norton should work.
hope this helps.
sham

really? well where would i go to find such a service and how much does it usually cost? i have a pretty good idea of how sharp its supposed to be, my grandfather used a straight razor his whole life i live in close proximity to a barbers college, could i get it taken care of there?

I understand you may have doubts to my words but it is in fact will be better send it out.
After getting it back check the edge and see how it shaves.
this will be the best option.
Then you can get stones and buy old bay razor learn on them.
hope this helps.gl
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thanks, i think ill go with your idea..you mentioned me cleaning the blade up..how would i do that? is there anything specific i need to get to do it with? or just a mild cleanser and elbow grease

Originally Posted by ericray

thanks, i think ill go with your idea..you mentioned me cleaning the blade up..how would i do that? is there anything specific i need to get to do it with? or just a mild cleanser and elbow grease

use maas should be good enough for cleaning.

By sending it out you will have an edge you know is shave ready, how it feels on your face, as well as what to aim for when you start honing your own blades. It's also good to have a few extra blades handy so that when you send one out you still have one for use.

I would also suggest durring the first year of honing, once you feel good about your edges, send one out again and see how it compares to your own edges, great way to see where you really are on honing.

Looks like a good razor to start with