Thread: Flea Market hints and tips

With having the razor in your hand you could look for, cracks on the blade, movement of the blade within the scales, hone wear, you could put the razor on a flat surface to see any warping, hidden rust mostly around the pivot pin, pitting close to the edge. That said my best advise would be if any doubt just walk away there will be plenty more.

Originally Posted by Martin103

With having the razor in your hand you could look for, cracks on the blade, movement of the blade within the scales, hone wear, you could put the razor on a flat surface to see any warping, hidden rust mostly around the pivot pin, pitting close to the edge. That said my best advise would be if any doubt just walk away there will be plenty more.

why does it seem that the pivot point is the first place to rust.

Capillary action, due to the design of razors.

Jonathan

Excellent, thanks for all the tips! Will head down to spitalfields (dragging the missus along) this time next week, and let you know if I snag anything!

Also look for smiles in razors. some smile are not worth the time to take out. and if they have more then one ALWAYS try and bundle. and never be afraid to offer a lower price. most people at the antique stores know nothing about straight razor and will take the money offered. I buy many of my razor from antique stores and do very good on it. and many people ask why do you want these things? and I always tell them to shave with, and it blows there mind! I guess they thought people don't shave with these anymore.