Hope this is the correct section for my topic. Being a real newby, if not please send me in the right direction.

If someone out there can help this new straight razor user I sure would be grateful. Although I'm mid 60, I just started using a straight razor off and on, about a month ago, and am hooked. I have 2 of my Grandpa's old razors and as you can imagine, they are in need of some help. I am proficient with a stone, hone and strop for knives, but am having a difficult time with these razors.

Some of my shaves come out fine, and just when I have built up some confidence, the next time I end up looking liked I was in a chain saw fight and couldn't get mine started. One razor seems better than the other, but I would appreciate it if someone could point me to a professional in the Sacramento, California area that is capable of restoring a proper edge to my razors. Once I see how they are supposed to be, I think I can keep them there.

Thanks in advance for any help. Jack in Fiddletown