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    Take it slow..cardinal rule...light pressure is your friend in all aspects.Use the Wiki of course as it's packed with good advice and never feel ashamed to ask a question cause we've all been there. Welcome To SRP.
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    I agree that the rounded point would be better to learn with out of the two. And be absolutle sure that what you learn on is profesionally honed. And if you can aford it buy two for learning on. As far as what you have, id never let go of ether. Beg her to part with them both. Both are keepers. Congrads and enjoy the long road to straight razor shaving bliss.
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    Hi and welcome aboard. Very nice razors. Would be worth cleaning up any rust and giving a coat of oil or Vaseline to make sure they will remain in good condition
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    Thanks again guys, this has been most helpful.

    I won't be using these razors until after I've had a lot of practice with a learner blade, but will definitely get them cleaned up. . Just starting to dive into all the info available here. I couldn't believe that there is this much info and interest in straight razors. Definitely happy I stumbled upon this site

    One question, can anyone tell me from the pictures of the horse razor, what the scales are made out of?

    Thanks!
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    Quote Originally Posted by SpruceTree19 View Post
    Thanks again guys, this has been most helpful.

    I won't be using these razors until after I've had a lot of practice with a learner blade, but will definitely get them cleaned up. . Just starting to dive into all the info available here. I couldn't believe that there is this much info and interest in straight razors. Definitely happy I stumbled upon this site

    One question, can anyone tell me from the pictures of the horse razor, what the scales are made out of?

    Thanks!
    I'm 99.99% sure that those scales are made from Celluloid.
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    Quote Originally Posted by cudarunner View Post
    I'm 99.99% sure that those scales are made from Celluloid.

    Thank you! Very interesting is this celluloid you speak of. Or should I say scary?! Am not familiar at all with it so just from what I've found so far (flammable, explosive, easily decomposable etc), is there any special care or storage I should do, as there seems to be some conflicting advice? Should I coat it with wax or oil or just leave alone? Store it in the dark and wash after touching? Take it for long walks on the beach or just dinner and a movie? Call it frequently or just give it it's space?

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    Not as high maintenance as you think
    Just keep it out of sunlight & away from heat.
    Novus #1, of the 3, 2 ,1 polishing set seems to condition plastic & harmless to celluloid or bakelite.



    Quote Originally Posted by SpruceTree19 View Post
    Thank you! Very interesting is this celluloid you speak of. Or should I say scary?! Am not familiar at all with it so just from what I've found so far (flammable, explosive, easily decomposable etc), is there any special care or storage I should do, as there seems to be some conflicting advice? Should I coat it with wax or oil or just leave alone? Store it in the dark and wash after touching? Take it for long walks on the beach or just dinner and a movie? Call it frequently or just give it it's space?
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    Quote Originally Posted by SpruceTree19 View Post
    ? Take it for long walks on the beach or just dinner and a movie? Call it frequently or just give it it's space?


    LOL You are going to fit right in with this bunch

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    Welcome! Very nice razors indeed!
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    Welcome to SRP!
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