First eBay purchase - now what?

**Slartibartfast** · 12-14-2009, 02:31 PM

Blade looks like it is going to need a lot of work looking at the edge pic. Unless there is just some strangeness in the photo messing with me.

**MisterLewisR** · 12-14-2009, 02:59 PM

I think that the texture of the fabric upon which the razor rests is creating some fuzzy shadows and the illusion that the razor's edge is chipped or uneven. The razor looks quite nice, edge included, in the first picture where it is standing on end. Most people, beginner or not, would know right off the bat that a razor with a chipped blade needs some serious attention before it will shave properly.

**IanS** · 12-14-2009, 06:39 PM

Yes, as others have said. At first glance it looks like there are chips but looking closer it seems that it's just the fabrics texture obscuring the edge.

**niftyshaving** · 12-14-2009, 08:03 PM

Originally Posted by BingoBango

.......

The two things I wanted to cover:
1 - getting a shave ready edge. Solution: Send it for honing seems to be the consensus.
2 - Clean it up so it looks and feels as close to new as possible. Solution: Maas polish (staying away from the edge), rinse, quick soak in alcohol to kill any germs, lube the pins with oil.

Of course, I still welcome any other tips.
..............

Just not in that order.
Clean it up and polish it with Maas or what ever first
then send it out.

Or ask if the honemaster is willing to do both for you
and for how much extra.

As others indicated the clean up process can dull the edge.

**15straightrazor** · 12-14-2009, 08:11 PM

Deffinatly looks like it needs to go to a professional.

**Koji** · 12-14-2009, 08:55 PM

Originally Posted by BingoBango

PS to hothotpot: If it makes you feel any better, I got out bid at the last minute on another razor. Some guy swooped in with under a minute left...

Was it a Bengall as well ?

**BingoBango** · 12-14-2009, 09:03 PM

Originally Posted by Koji

Was it a Bengall as well ?

No if I remember correctly it was a Sheffield with Tortoise shell scales.

**Koji** · 12-14-2009, 11:21 PM

Ah ok , because i also snagged up a really nice Bengall in the last few seconds . Didn't want to start off on the wrong foot with anyone here . But then again , if he really wanted it then he should have placed a higher max bid

**treydampier** · 12-14-2009, 11:26 PM

If you want it honed, I'll do it free. The blade appears to be in good condition and most Bengal razors I have honed worked well. PM me if your interested.
It will make a great shaver.

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