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    You may be surprised and enjoy the square points. I'm still fairly new to straights and have grown to like the square points.

    Pick up a round point to get used to using a straight then move into the square. Once you round them out there's no going back.

    Great collection! A shadow box is a nice idea to keep them safe and on display until you're ready to test the waters further.


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    Great collection to inherit! Don't fear the them, once you get started you'll soon have the technique to use them with ease. I only have one razor from my Grandfather, it's a square point and only bit me once when I was rushing a few years back. Lesson learned. As mentioned earlier get them restored as and when you can and it won't hurt so much financially. Enjoy using them
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    Shame about the Bengal and there's a lot of wear on some of the others (though not all, and wear does not always equal bad shaver anyway). The Key is that you have many razors used by your Grandad. I don't even have one of mine. I envy you, lucky man.
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    Quote Originally Posted by roughkype View Post
    Ouch! Hirlau was right, then, it'd have to be shortened to be saved. Too bad.
    Maybe... and then again... maybe not. It would depend on how much the steel would flex. A properly honed blade with little to no pressure applied may not have an issue other than cosmetic. The point would at least have to be muted, without any doubt, the rest.... only a honing and usage will tell.
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