Thread: Hi from Arizona

Hi, this is an awesome site! I am new to the world of straight razors. Been wanting to try this skill for a while now, so I purchased a Dovo Shavette while on business trip to see if I would like it. I love it! I made a rookie mistake and bought a straight razor from an antique store without knowing what I was looking for. I was advised it was not worth restoring, but would be ok to hone, and use. Live and Learn.

Hi and welcome to SRP.
IMHO it is a nice razor and seem good quality razor(who is maker?) but be careful with this type of point in your first shaving

Hi and welcome. Razor looks in pretty good condition to start with. A good polish should have it in great shape. Good luck and any questions feel free to ask

Thank you, The It says " Imperial Razor, warranted , registered No 20507, Sheffield Steel, Ground Germany. What point are you referring to to be careful with? Thank you in advance.

Thanks eddy79. I used some Mother's polish to clean it up. I have seen some use a dremel tool with a soft cloth. I found a honing service in AZ that I am going to visit the week.

Originally Posted by RTO1911

Thank you, The It says " Imperial Razor, warranted , registered No 20507, Sheffield Steel, Ground Germany. What point are you referring to to be careful with? Thank you in advance.

That looks like a very nice razor. The point is the end or tip which on this razor is square. You want to be careful shaving next to your earlobes with it. I have two square points, a Wade and Butcher 5/8 and a Henry Sears 3/8. I like them both for precise trimming around my mustache.

Ok, makes sense. I am practicing my technique with a DOVO Shavette. Doing pretty well with it.

Originally Posted by RTO1911

Thanks eddy79. I used some Mother's polish to clean it up. I have seen some use a dremel tool with a soft cloth. I found a honing service in AZ that I am going to visit the week.

With a dremel most would use a felt wheel but you need to be careful os speed causing heat and the direction of rotation or you can snap a blade in an instant.

Is it a razor service and not a knife place. Always good to ask to make sure it's hand honing on stones. Been more than a few guy's caught out.

Hi and welcome to the brother hood, lots of great people on here and happy to answer any questions so ask any you have. I miss Arizona bad in the Iowa winter. Phoenix area was lots of fun!

Hi & welcome aboard. I lived in the Phoenix area for awhile & I miss it there. I still have friends in Anthem. I love the Cave Creek area also.
You will love this site more & more each time you come back because you always will see something new. That Imperial Razor looks great to me. I don't see any hone wear on it plus it is probably made in Germany which is a good thing. You want to practice your stropping & you can use a butterknife for that so you don't cut a strop up & dull a good edge. Just take your time 7 be patient & you will be okay. Great to have you here.
Good luck my friend.