New, 2 razors ID, and questions.
I recently attended a small presentation where I was introduced to the idea of using a straight. I had one at home that I had picked up as a teen because it was 'cool'. I get home and find it and also order one off Ebay. $25 between the two, seems like a great start. But I would like to find out as much as I can about them.
The first is similar to this ERN Wald Germany Vintage Shaving Straight Razor 412 Hollow Ground Crown Sword | eBay . While I did get mine form ebay, I didn't pay that and mine has a barber's notch, but all the other marking are identical. Can anyone give me an idea of how old it might be? Quality? There is some pitting but I think it cleaned up nice for someone like me who is completely new to straights.
The second razor is a beau brummel wedge that was in great shape to begin with (IMO) and I thought about making this the first one I use. Same thing on this one, Just looking to find out it's age, quality, etc. I have read one or two post on here that say it is a good razor, but still wanting to know more about it.
Both of these blade need the same thing, to be honed, I actually have 2 pocket knives that shave hair better than these two do in their current state. I would feel much more comfortable having someone else hone them, but I'm at a lose as to where to have it done. Is there a particular local business type that I could contact? or is there a member here that provided the service and some of you might recommend.
The last thing I would like to ask, and I may very well be committing blasphemy by asking such a question, but has anyone ever tried/considered using a bluing agent, like prema blue, on a blade? If it does not destroy the blade, that is.
Well, thanks for taking the time muddle though this. I look forward to any advice or comments any of you might have.