Thread: shumate

i am new to the site.
I purchased a shumate razor for $5 and am considering sending it to someone to have it honed/repaired. It is in kind of rough shape and i was wondering if these razors would even be worth the money to have repaired. There are no large chips or other obvious damage to the edge, but it does have some very small chips.
The blade says shumate 30 on one side, and shumate razor co. st. louis, mo
I understand my questions may be difficult to answer without pictures.
I just really want to know if it would be better to have this razor refurbished or buy a shave ready razor.
Does anyone know when this razor was manufactured?
Thanks in advance

Pics would be nice, but if the chips are small enough they can be honed out. Old razors are brought back to life everyday here and Shumate is definitely quality. Welcome to SRP, enjoy the ride!

thanks for the quick response, i will try to add some pictures.

i took some pictures

Doesnt look like a problem to me, I have seen much worse!

I would also like some opinion as to whether this razor is appropriate for a beginner such as myself.