Thread: Hello from Denver!

Hi there! Just getting into SR shaving and thought I would join to learn more

I recently picked up a Temperite 5/8 (English Steel) which I am debating on trying to restore myself or whether to send off to have done. This will be my first straight razor, so might be better to have done correctly the first time.. Here are some pics



See you guys/gals around the forums.

-Zach

Originally Posted by supermansv

Hi there! Just getting into SR shaving and thought I would join to learn more

I recently picked up a Temperite 5/8 (English Steel) which I am debating on trying to restore myself or whether to send off to have done. This will be my first straight razor, so might be better to have done correctly the first time.. Here are some pics



See you guys/gals around the forums.

-Zach

Welcome Zach....yes, learn before attempting to restore that razor on your own. Wise decision. There are a lot of qualified folk here who will be able to help you out. From what I can tell in the pics a good honing is all for now that you might need and then you could go further with it later. One word of advice though. If you like doing E-bay a lot, try to get a trained eye to help you out as there are a lot of scammers who will try to sell you a gold dollar passed off as something vintage and expensive etc. Again , welcome to SRP and as Lynn always says "Have fun". .....Cheers !

Welcome to SRP!
As your first straight, definitely send it out to be pro honed. (Plenty of good people in the Classifieds on this site)
That way you will know what sharp is as a reference for when you do your own work.
And that blade is going to need some work.

In the mean time, read through the beginner's section in the Library. There is a lot of good information in there that will answer a lot questions. Order a cheap, but good strop, and some soap, a brush, and a bowl. Start practicing stropping.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask us - that's one of the reasons why we are here.

Hi and welcome. Would start by maybe just giving it a polish and a hone and take it from there. It appears that the razor has quite a bit of hone wear on the spine and extra wear at the toe so if going to pay good money for a restore a razor in better condition might be the go. Besides many of us damage our first razor, me included, so best not to start with anything to expensive. Good luck and any questions feel free to ask

Zach, welcome to Straight Razor Place!

Thanks everyone for the replies and suggestions! It was a pretty cheap razor and I figured if I wanted to learn it was a better way to go then getting a new/more expensive one. I'm happy to have found a place with such a wealth of knowledge and community. I will certainly take the advice and get it honed by a professional, I figure I can polish the blade, etc. on my own.

Well, thanks again and I look forward to learning more about the straight razor world

Hi Zach,

Another Denver guy here. I can help you get that razor shave ready if you like. No charge.

Thanks bluesman, that would be great! Just let me know a good day/time and I'm there. Appreciate the help!!

Originally Posted by supermansv

Thanks bluesman, that would be great! Just let me know a good day/time and I'm there. Appreciate the help!!

PM coming soon.

If you are going to polish the razor I would suggest 2 things,
1- do it before you get it honed
2- be very wary of the edge.

Welcome to the forum, it looks like you are getting good advice and help already.

Ed