Thread: Hand me down from Gramps

It's on it's way to be professionally honed already. Still hold off once I get it back?

Originally Posted by OpTiCz

It's on it's way to be professionally honed already. Still hold off once I get it back?

Well it would be better if you were experienced at honing straights before messing with an heirloom. If you get some old flea market razors .... in good full bladed condition with no cracks in the blade or scales .... and practice getting them up to speed, you'll have some expertise to take to Gramp's razor. Just my 2 bits.

Hold off on what? I don't understand.

Good thing that you sent it out to get professionally honed. You'll have a great shaver and a great baseline to judge anything that you decide to hone. Are you looking to start honing your own razors?

Not a really "Holy Grail" type of razor, this old Droesher is a super quality piece. The fact that is is an heirloom is just as important as what it is, if not more so. It will shave great when properly prepared.
Being a new shaver and sending it out for a professional cleaning and honing is a wise choice! Enjoy!