Thread: Looking at getting into SR with this blade

You did not have to remove any steel from the spine. They are very hard razors, a Diamond 1k will get a flat bevel then joint and switch to lapping film for a keen, super straight edge.

You could have taped the spine and honed it easily. Most vintage razors are way more out of true flat and hone just fine.

The biggest problem is they are very hard, leading many to use too much pressure or too aggressive a stone, which later cause chipping.

Once you get an edge on them, they are great shavers and hold an edge like the IRS to your money.

For $25.00 or less you can get a great vintage str8 Touch up on a barbers hone, strop & have a great shave. That is why I always buy in person so I know what I am buying.

This is a $10.00 purchase, a Hamilton Razor Co. #51 Hollow ground That I didn't even need to hone. Stropped on linen with green paste Then on a Koken horse butt leather strop to finish.
The only way I would have a new razor is if it was a gift.

Slawman