Thread: Is this razor usable???

First, Hello Group!

Being a newbie, I may be jumping in way over my head with both feet with this (probably) crazy idea , but hey - that's why I took up shaving with a straight razor in the first place!

How about slitting a small straw (something like a coffee stirrer) and sliding it over the spine. It might improve the angle enough to try honing.

BTW, you guys rock! Studying the information in this forum has helped me really enjoy taking up the blade.

I made a brass spine for the razor and honed out the chip at the front of the blade. Also, evened out the edge a little. I will post pictures and stuff when I try to hone it. It's turned into my Beaver Cleaver Project. Thanks Dennis. lol

Actually, with the brass spine, it looks nice! Kinda like a mini-frameback. Looks a lot like the Engstrom I restored recently.

Philadelph,

I can put a freehand shaving edge on it for you if you want to cover shipping.

You could, I believe, do it yourself with the toothpick or Livi idea.

EDIT: nm, I just saw your "brass spine" post. Problem solved.