Just got it and needs opinion

Hello all,

I just bought this Straight razor in an antique store and paid $ 10.00 for it.

I' completely new to straight razor and i need some suggestions in regard to it.

This straight razor needs work because is not sharp and I cannot shave it with it.

My question is: is it worth it to have someone hone it? Is this a decent straight razor for a beginner?

I'm located in California and if it is worth it to have someone hone it for me do you guys know of anyone able to do it?

Please advise.

Thank you in advance.
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Its definitely worth having it cleaned up a lil bit and honed by a pro, if u go into.the classified on this web site ibelieve under member services you will find alot of people that hone and restore razors. Anybody that has a high number of posts has been around awhile and will take care of you. I have used many of them with great results.. that razor is good to go for a noob after a lil tlc!

Nice find. Should clean up nicely and should be a good shaver.
Enjoy and yes check the classifieds for members who offer those services.

Definitely worth getting it honed and using it.

Can't beat that for $10.

Is that a wester brother manganese steel razor?

Hello,

I have no idea, it says Anchor Brand...etc...

I would say it's worth honing. You can send it away to get honed a lot cheaper than buying a new one. Should be around $20-$30. Besides, it's a nice razor.

Yes its worth it, if the blad is in good shape as it seems to be, send it to Lynn (IMHO) he did mine and when I got it back i know what a good shave was going to fill like, so then I could do my best to keep it that way or get it back there. all my straights are less then $15.00 or free in a trade, so price is NOT a facture in "a good straight razor". Looks like a nice one, have fun and welcome aboard, you have come to the rigth place.
Rich

Hello all,

I was an impulsive buy so...lol

Never used a straight razor in my life and looking forward to use it.

It says made in Germany, hopefully it is still good.

Thanks all

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I would say it's worth honing. You can send it away to get honed a lot cheaper than buying a new one. Should be around $20-$30. Besides, it's a nice razor.

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Yes its worth it, if the blad is in good shape as it seems to be, send it to Lynn (IMHO) he did mine and when I got it back i know what a good shave was going to fill like, so then I could do my best to keep it that way or get it back there. all my straights are less then $15.00 or free in a trade, so price is NOT a facture in "a good straight razor". Looks like a nice one, have fun and welcome aboard, you have come to the rigth place.
Rich
Sorr for the repeat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

When I started using straights, I had a terrible time with anything but a rounded tip. Fileted my face royally.

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Hello,

I have no idea, it says Anchor Brand...etc...

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Yeah then it is. I've got one and they are fantastic shavers. Definitely worth having it honed. That's really a very good blade.

Now I'm just waiting to use it when comes back, :)

It is a Wester Bros. A good blade. Great to start with. Nice going!

Hello Guys,

I dont know anything about it but made me feel good knowing that someone knows about it !!

Thanks all!!

10 dollars? thats a good buy man! I got a bengall and a bleckmann in a vintage shop yest for 20 bucks each and i was very happy

10 dollars? thats a good buy man! I got a bengall and a bleckmann in a vintage shop yest for 20 bucks each and i was very happy

Hi,

I saw it in the shop and decided to buy it without knowing anything about it.

I guess I'm glad I did.

Thanks all

Do a forum search for wester brothers anchor brand. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.

Hello Maddafinga,

I will make sure to do that. :)

I need to learn how to strop, no clue..lol

There are several excellent videos on the site about stropping. Also look up the thread called "stroptober" tons of videos and good information.

You can kill the edge of a good razor stropping badly, so watch carefully and pay close attention to technique. Maybe practice with a butter knife until you feel natural at it. That way you won't harm your razor or your strop.

Hi maddafinga,

I have a leather strop and the brand is Scotch Shell.

It is used and I cannot tell if it is in good condition or not...

I have pics of it but I dont know how to post it...

Thanks

Gcappo

Just as long as the leather isn't rough or cracked you should be fine.

There are places you can order a fairly cheap starter strop if you're worried about that one.

If you haven't already, read the wiki of this site. There is just tons of great information there.

Hi,

I do not think it is cracked, and hmm does not seems rough, at least to me,....


There is something like a scratch or something,,,

Thanks
Gcappo