Thread: Salvageable razor?

I think he meant to say hone wear. I see no reason that it won't give good service. I've got some with more hone wear than that one that are good shavers. It can always be honed with a layer of tape or three to get the bevel closer to what it was originally as well.

Clean 'er up and go for it.
Willie

Should the smiling edge be left alone? It would be a shame to take off so much metal (unless I'm overestimating the damage), but at the same time it would feel really awkward maintaining someone else's clumsy honing job!

I'd leave it if it was mine. That isn't much of smile at all.

I've got several smiling razors and they shave just fine.

That it's had a lot of honing can mean it was a very good razor that the owner didn't want to retire.
The slight smile is desirable & was recommended in the 1961 barbering text advanced honing instructions but the hone wear on the stabiliser is questionable.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/srpwi...t_-_Honing.pdf

I'd hone it first & see if it meets your needs.