Thread: Buy new or restore?

Originally Posted by Str8Razors

First I would like to say, what a great site this is! Wish I would have found it years ago.

I haven't really shaved all that much in the past, kept burrs or beard most of the time. But now I have to shave in order to keep from wearing a "beard cover" at work. I have tried shaving with an OLD (25yrs+) H. Boker & Co, Germany straight razor with some success. Is the razor worth restoring to shaving status or should I just replace it with a better one? I know, without seeing it is hard to tell, maybe a pic later. Blade has wear, not all shiny any more but I think I can clean it up and sharpen it. It ain't much to look at but if it works...... I do have access to lapping paper at work, lucky me .

Just gettin' started.

Welcome to SRP. I would suggest sending it out for pro honing if it is full bladed with good scales (handles). Also buy a second new razor both as a back up or to have a rotation. Shaving with one or the other on alternate days. If you haven't already done so have a look at the SRP Wiki here. Everything you might want to know about straight razors and shaving and maintaining them.

Boker made a superior razor. There aren't many that are much better. If the condition is decent I would certainly restore it.

A couple of pics.

Really nice razor. I'd clean that up, hone it and use it happily for the rest of my days.

I love the work on the spine

That is a"yes restore it"razor. Oh and welcome to the SRP.