Thread: My first straight razors

Well, these razors aren't the nicest I've seen, but they can become decent ones...

To get a good idea of the work to do, begin with a good cleaning : i usually use some light material for this : some "blanc d'espagne" or "pierre d'éclat" : I guess you can find the same in the states :


I apply it with a tissue or some very fine steel wool (000).

so you'll take the biggest part of rust. Stay careful on the boat etching, you may save it, if you don't wan't to go to miror finish...

If I were you, i'll start with the third, it seems to be the easiest,

then the first (the smile is not a big issue : some frameback have similar blades, and gives good shaves)

and the second at last : the frown will require some work on the stone to be reduced : you could try to shave with a frown (the former owner certainly did it...) but not without experience...

Goog work and good shaves!