Howdy
So my new Hart Steel Straight Razor 7/8" Square Cocobolo Arrived today.
Scored a good deal on this one $179.
Figured I would write a review from a newbies perspective.
Box arrived and wow, very nice!
Unwrap the razor from the Sheathe and packing paper, this guy is a monster( compared to antique razors)
The heft feels good in the hand.
Being a perfectionist, I take a closer look.
This is where I felt a bit let down, razor still has cutting/polishing compound in the grooves and corners.
No Biggy, just wipe this away.
Further inspection reveals other marks that don't wipe away.
This is the point where I felt most disappointing, wanting to use the razor, but thinking I've paid a bit of money for this, quality should be better.
Took a look at the marks under the scope and they didn't look deep.
Decided to drag out the Dremel and give it a polish.
Came up a treat, however still needs a bit of work to be perfect( remove very light scratches)
Next onto the shave.
Did some hair tests and blade needs a strop, gave it a good stop and the blade performed better.
I'm not sure if its the difference between a quarter hollow and a full hollow, but the blades i've honed performed better.
The shave was good, similar to comming off a good 8k, but nothing on the blades coming off the 16k.
I'll give the blade a bit of a hone and test again, I'm fairly sure the edge will be better after this.

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