Hello from Naperville, Illinois

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10-08-2016, 02:25 PM
Rascal

Hello from Naperville, Illinois

Good morning everyone. I have been wet shaving with DE and SE razors for around 10 years, but I have never tried a straight razor. Recently, I received my wife's grandfather's straight razor, and getting the razor was just the push I needed to give it a try. The razor I received is a J.A. Henckels TwinWorks #34. I could not find much information on the razor. I look forward to interacting with the members of this group as I learn.
10-08-2016, 03:09 PM
Wirm

Welcome to the SRP forum,Rascal ! Posting an image of your razor would be helpful. Here you will find some info concerning Henckels. J. A. Henckels - Straight Razor Place Library
10-08-2016, 03:17 PM
Rascal

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Here is a picture my mother in law sent me. Here is a google link too. https://goo.gl/photos/VWbf8KX5NJrvjfgp7

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10-08-2016, 04:01 PM
bouschie

Welcome. Strazors.com has info on J.A. Henckles.
10-08-2016, 07:56 PM
whoever

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Originally Posted by Rascal

Here is a picture my mother in law sent me. Here is a google link too. https://goo.gl/photos/VWbf8KX5NJrvjfgp7

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Welcome to the forum, it looks like the pin is missing in the wedge.
10-08-2016, 07:58 PM
Rascal

Is the razor worth getting in shave ready condition?

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10-08-2016, 08:57 PM
whoever

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Originally Posted by Rascal

Is the razor worth getting in shave ready condition?

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Sentimental value, I would say yes
10-09-2016, 03:55 AM
celestino

Welcome to the forum. :)
10-09-2016, 11:06 AM
samda

Welcome to the party!! :beer1: Plenty to learn and we're just the bunch to teach you. Have one of the pros restore your razor to its glory and treasure it.
10-09-2016, 02:27 PM
Addison

Yes Most Defiantly,,, But If You Chose To Tackle It Yourself I Would Pick Up A Couple Junkers To Practice On As To Not Ruin The Heirloom,,,,,,,,,,, Good Luck,,,,,Ty
10-09-2016, 02:53 PM
whoever

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Originally Posted by Addison

Yes Most Defiantly,,, But If You Chose To Tackle It Yourself I Would Pick Up A Couple Junkers To Practice On As To Not Ruin The Heirloom,,,,,,,,,,, Good Luck,,,,,Ty

If he's up gor tackling it I think he can get away with MAAS and no adrasives, and sent it to be honed to have that shave ready benchmark.
10-09-2016, 03:22 PM
BanjoTom

Welcome to the group. I support sending that razor out to be buffed and honed by one of the pros who do that work. You can find names listed. While you are doing that get one or two shave ready razors from the classified ads also on this site. You'll need a brush, soap and a strop
I'd urge you to get the strop first and practice with a butter knife. Do this 4 or 5 times a day. IMHO it will take at least a month for you to learn how to properly use that strop. You have the basics. Have fun with this new hobby. BTW I wish I had my Grandpa's razor. That's cool.
10-09-2016, 04:22 PM
oldsCool

Welcome to the forum
10-09-2016, 11:33 PM
eddy79

Hi and welcome. An heirloom is definitely worth the effort. Looks in good condition any how
10-13-2016, 08:26 PM
Cenobite

Welcome from nearby Chicago.
10-14-2016, 05:46 AM
BeJay

Welcome to SRP!
That razor looks like it should clean up well, but like others have said, leave it to a pro. You don't want to mess up an hairloom. I'd also look into getting something else for regular use to avoid excess wear and tear.