Thread: Picked up a Boker

I think my addiction has started. I found this razor and I think I did ok. Looks to be in great shape. The gentleman I bought it from said the bevel had been set but it wasn't shave ready. I really like the Boker in black.

Love the look of that Boker, and in general they're great shavers. Face etchings always get me excited. The second photo gives the impression of a slight frown, that might just be the lighting/perspective (fingers crossed).

good score!

Congratz, nice looking blade.

You're right Suaveo. It was hard to tell when I picked it up but on a straight my good square it needs some work. Not sure how much it will take. What do you guys think? you've seen alot more than I have. Here's a good picture on the straight edge.

You can clearly see the two points of contact in that picture.

Considering its hollow ground, it doesn't look like it would be to hard to straighten out. A few minutes on my DMT...then reset the bevel.

Originally Posted by Splashone

Considering its hollow ground, it doesn't look like it would be to hard to straighten out. A few minutes on my DMT...then reset the bevel.

Excuse me but what is a DMT?

I really like the King Cutters, Nice score.
It WILL take some time to get that back to straight and shaving correctly.
DMT is a diamond plate

Mike

DMT DiaSharp® Stones - Lee Valley Tools

Not as simple as just "reset the bevel". You've gotta go from bevel set all the way up to shave ready and there are a few stones needed for that progression.

You will need to either educate yourself and invest in honing or send it out. If you have good shaving straight(s)*, I say, research honing and what you will need to do to accomodate your RAD with a good friend called HAD.