Thread: New blade

Hi

Seems I've become addicted to straight razors.
Happened to be in an antiques store today and saw what looking to be a decent looking blade.
Did a quick google and didn't seem to make the list of bad blades so figured why not.
Buffed up quite nicely and no pitting so only a few minutes on the Dremel.
I was also surprised at how easily it honed, bit less work than the Clauss.
Also did a bit of googling and seems to be a decent enough razor
Anyone else use one as a daily?
The scales seem in good condition, but are off center, ie one side is bowed and the other straight, razor can catch.
Is this easily fixed?
Otherwise I might buy some new ones and re-pin?

Cheers

Nice score!
Look up warped scales.... A ton of posts in the forums.

Here's one you might want to read:
Good luck!

Fixing warped scales - Straight Razor Place Library

Hard to tell from that angle but it looks like the wedge end is very loose. Tightening that up might bring everything back into alignment.

Repinning scales takes some practice, so I wouldn't attempt it unless you have some experience! Hopefully it is an easy fix for you and you can use the information from those links to help.
Can you post a close up of the tang with the maker's name? I can't make it out and would like the know the brand
By the way...for your first restore job it looks like you did well!

Originally Posted by zimbyzim

Happened to be in an antiques store today and saw what looking to be a decent looking blade.
Did a quick google and didn't seem to make the list of bad blades so figured why not.

No, Geneva razors did not make the list of bad blades. They are excellent shavers.

Hi Ernie1980

3rd Restore Job :P
its a Geneva Cutlery Co 7N, Sorry will try post a clearer picture.

Geneva razors, as said above, are great shavers!!

I like my Geneva. It is a very good shaver.