Thread: Info about my new old Razor "Blue Seal"

Welcome to srp. That razor has had some serious heavy handed or a lot of honing done to it. We can show you how to fix it up so it shaves lroperly again if your wanting to learn to use a straight.

Mr. Lurkers........Welcome.

Welcome MrLurkers. Glad.to have you with us. Maybe go to the New Member Introductions and give us a little bio. That razor dies have some hone wear but it can still shave well. It could probably benefit from a heel correction also. If you just got it from an antique store it almost certainly needs to be cleaned, sterilized.and hone to shave ready. If you are not near someone who does that professionally then you may look in the member list for someone near you that offers.that service.or.can at least help you.
Enjoy your time here and we look forward to seeing you around the forum.

Hello! Typically when I’m in an antique shop, I’m hunting for old woodworking tools to restore. I’m only 35, but have been in the sharpening world for some time now and have always been interested to sharpen a straight razor. The booth I found this one in had several others along with some old safety razors as well. I figure if I can make and old chisel or plane iron shave hair, I should be able to handle a straight razor, but I can already see the learning curve as the edge is quite delicate. Thank you all for the warm welcome and links for info! I look forward to learning as much as I can!

Originally Posted by MrLukers

Hello! Typically when I’m in an antique shop, I’m hunting for old woodworking tools to restore. I’m only 35, but have been in the sharpening world for some time now and have always been interested to sharpen a straight razor. The booth I found this one in had several others along with some old safety razors as well. I figure if I can make and old chisel or plane iron shave hair, I should be able to handle a straight razor, but I can already see the learning curve as the edge is quite delicate. Thank you all for the warm welcome and links for info! I look forward to learning as much as I can!

Hi MrLurkers,
I'm sure i won't be the only one to say it.
Sharpening a knife or a chisel etc is nothing like honing a straight razor.