Results 1 to 10 of 13
Like Tree8Likes

Thread: Total Newb

Hybrid View

  1. #1
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2017
    Location
    Kansas
    Posts
    1
    Thanked: 0

    Default Total Newb

    I've always been interested in straight razors not just for shaving, but for the beauty and care they naturally showcase. I guess my son got tired of hearing me talk about picking one up and came across one and gave it to me as an early Christmas gift. I was doing some looking as it needs a little love and came across this forum. Hoping to learn how to get it back to usable condition or connect with those who provide such services.
    [ATTACH=CONFIG]279Name:  20171130_171714.jpg
Views: 150
Size:  17.3 KB344[/ATTACH]

    The only stamping is the Worcester Razor Company. I've found so much great info here already that I could get lost for months trying to read it all. Thanks to all for the warm welcome and I look forward to learning as much as I can and getting this one (probably not the last) to a usable state.
    Attached Images Attached Images  
    Last edited by sticknout; 11-30-2017 at 11:32 PM. Reason: Added pics

  2. #2
    Senior Member BeJay's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2013
    Location
    Communist State of California
    Posts
    1,461
    Thanked: 463

    Default

    Welcome to SRP. You’re in the right place. Post some pictures of the razor so we can get you pointed in the right direction.
    eddy79 likes this.
    B.J.

  3. #3
    Senior Member blabbermouth eddy79's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2013
    Location
    Gosnells Perth Western Australia
    Posts
    7,235
    Thanked: 656

    Default

    Hi and welcome aboard. As said pics to determine condition would help. You can do light cleaning with 0000 steel wool and polish like mass or mother's but you will want to send it out for honing.

    The library has a lot of information and can answer a lot of your questions but if not feel free to ask.
    Porl likes this.
    My wife calls me......... Can you just use Ed

  4. #4
    Giveaway Guy Dieseld's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2016
    Location
    Reading MI
    Posts
    4,784
    Thanked: 1586

    Default

    Welcome to SRP!!!!

    As you've seen, a lot of great folks and info here. Do check the library out.
    Some clean up can be done, or some minor repairs by anyone. But we have a few top notch guys that can/will do awesome restores.
    We like pictures as said, and they help us help you.

    Enjoy and have fun!!!!
    Porl likes this.
    Look sharp and smell nice for the ladies.~~~Benz
    Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring ― Marilyn Monroe

  5. #5
    Senior Member Porl's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2016
    Posts
    688
    Thanked: 123

    Default

    Welcome to the forum, you are in the right place.

    As everyone else has already said. We like pictures here, not just to help point you in the right direction, but just because we really like pictures!

    Good luck and enjoy.
    Fact: Opinions are not the same as facts... Well, that's my opinion anyway

  6. #6
    Skeptical Member Gasman's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2016
    Location
    Colorado Springs
    Posts
    10,554
    Thanked: 2195

    Default

    Welcome to SRP. Where's the Pics? When we see it we can give you a good idea on what needs to be done, What you can do as a newbie and what should be done by a pro. Be sure to get close-up shots of any printing/lettering on the blade and tang. Glad to have you in the group and hope you will feel the need to shave with it when done.
    Porl likes this.
    It's just Sharpening, right?
    Jerry...

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •