Thread: Too new old stock

I'm not a collector and know nothing about rare and or expensive razors.

When we stumble upon a nice old razor that has never been honed do you think we have any obligation to future generations to conserve it as is?

It depends, how nice? How old? Any pics?

Personally, I don't think so, but that's because I'm also not a collector. I really don't keep anything that's not in my rotation (can't afford to), and I see no point in having a really nice razor (or a really nice anything else) if I'm not going to use it.

That said, I try not to put too much hone wear on blades, I'm not a huge fan of sanding/regrinding, and a bit of pitting or staining that is only a visual concern does not bother me. That's more because I don't have the tools/skills to do the work and I like to put the least wear possible on my razors. Maybe it's subconsciously about preserving the blades.

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well...considering that i am part of the next generation, so yes...HAND IT OVER! :-)

If I was a curator for a museum maybe but I would hone 'em, strop 'em and shave.

I shave regularly with razors that are 100-150 years old and are in great shape to last equally as long after me. I'm certain that their original owners weren't worried about me. It's a razor. Shave with it. But buy a hundred more so as not to wear it down too much.

X

Screw the next generation man! They're out to screw us. Get in while the getting's good!

James.

No.
If something is meant to be used, use it. The same applies for customs.
Apparently it is normal in the knife world to buy expensive custom mad knives, put them in a glass cabinet and then drool over them for years without actually using them.

Imo that's lunacy. You deprive yourself of the pleasure of using a great tool. And the best way to show appreciation of a great tool and show respect for the craftsman who made it is to use it and care for it.
My nicest razor is 200 years old, and after restoration as good as the day it was made.
And with proper care, it'll be as good as that in 1000 years time.

No. Become part of the history behind the blade and not just a spectator. Experiance the use of the blade and enjoy. +1 on XMAN, buy 100 more if you want to keep the wear down.