Thread: introduction

one thing I do need to ask is, I have a 1930's Robeson Shuredge from Rochester, NY, and I don't know if it's worth restoring as my first straight razor. any thoughts?

hcody33, not being a mind reader from afar a couple of pictures would help us help you to decide to restore or not. Overall pics, both sides and a few close ups of the razors edge and around the pivot.

sorry about the picture quality, I'm using an iPad.

To my old eyes it looks possible. Make sure you contact Sharptonn and show him your razor. He will know what to do if it can be restored to use. And it can be one of your first projects in this wild world of ours.

The edge does not look very good, however the picture are not very focused. In order for anyone to be able to make a sound judgement they would have to have it in hand and perhaps set a bevel on it.

A bit hard to tell from photos. If that is rust on the worst side by the edge, the pitting is quite often too deep to polish out and successfully get an edge back, and hard to see with the naked eye. Called devils spit round here. If it is just a build up of old soap and gunk, it should be fine.

Bit late but hi and welcome. Hard to say on the blade. If it is badly pitted at the edge then it may not be worth it. Close ups of the edge on both sides would help. May have to take in segments to get enough detail. Best bet is to do as razorfeld suggested and get local help. That way you can get hands on help instead of sending it away. Good luck and any questions feel free to ask