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    Quote Originally Posted by n8mon View Post
    Is it safe to use a vintage razor, I found a couple at some second hand stores locally
    I would not purchase my first razor from Ebay or an antique store. Unless you know what to look for it very easy to over pay or purchase a razor of inferior quality. A razor purchased this way will need to be rehoned by someone who knows how to properly sharpen a S.R. This could add an extra expense on top of your razor purchase. Probably a honing charge plus paying for shipping in both directions.
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    Quote Originally Posted by n8mon View Post
    Is it safe to use a vintage razor, I found a couple at some second hand stores locally
    a lot of us use nothing but vintage razors, they are usually of good quality and can be easily sterilized, however unless you know what to look for it's easy to get one that's unusable. plus it would have to be sent out to be honed. if you can post a picture it would help us tell you if it is usable and a good razor.
    Oh yeah, welcome to SRP!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hirlau View Post
    Ahhhhh beat two of them to the draw this time,,,,, Attachment 191697
    Make that 3 John
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    Quote Originally Posted by n8mon View Post
    Found a wade and butcher. Are they quality
    That is a highly regarded and sought after razor.

    Aside from 2 or 3 "new razors" I only use vintage.
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    Not sure if this is the best photo. I took it so I could research the name not condition.

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    I know I would not hold that razor to my face in it's current condition. At the very least you are looking at some restoring and honing....probably not a great place to start. They are nice razors though...in the correct condition.

    If the price is right though it might be a nice project for later or maybe one of the guys on here will take it on for you.
    Go find an adventure.....

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    That makes sense. How hard is it to restore

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    Not sure if this is the best photo. I took it so I could research the name not condition.
    That is pretty ratty looking. Someone with restoration skills could probably do something with it, but i certainly wouldn't buy it as a first razor.
    Have you looked at the forum classifieds? The razors sold by members are a safer bet, if you need any further info than that which is posted in the advert just shoot them a PM.
    Bread and water can so easily become tea and toast

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    Quote Originally Posted by n8mon View Post
    That makes sense. How hard is it to restore
    I have yet to take on a restore but I hope to some day. Someone else may speak to it but the really MAIN BIG HUGE THING here is the razor has to be SHARP....SHAVE READY SHARP! That is so important for you to have a positive experience!!! It is going to be a steep learning curve with a shave ready razor....and remember to check with your friends here on what you buy that is shave ready.....every razor on the internet totes itself as shave ready.
    Go find an adventure.....

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