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Thread: To restore or not to restore?

  1. 05-29-2013, 11:59 PM #1
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    Default To restore or not to restore?

    I just got my first straight, and want to know if I should try and get it restored or not. Its a JOSEPH ALLEN & SONS.
    Anyone care to share their opinion?
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    Did you shave with it?
    If it shaves to your liking and you like the way it looks, by all means get it restored!
    It looks to be in pretty good shape so that is a plus...
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    Very hard to tell much from pics & pics of only one side. Really the best answer will come from a restorer that can inspect the razor in hand.
    Send it to one of these guys: Member Services - Straight Razor Place Classifieds
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    You may want to get the razor honed. If you cannot hone it then send it out. With that done enjoy some shaves with the razor and decide if you want to spend the money for a complete restoration. In the picture it appears that you made a good purchase.
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    I take a razor like that, clean it with a metal polish on a paper towel & Q-tips, hone it and call it good. Be aware that if you pay the price of 'restoring' that razor to its original gleaming magnificence it won't be worth much more than it is now. IOW, some razors are worth the cost of restoration, from a resale value point of view, and some are not. So clean it up and hone it, or have it honed, and enjoy your shave. Just IMHO.
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    Wow, thanks everyone for the advice.
    Is there any one or small group of individuals that hone best? I was researching honing on YouTube and there was a guy talking about honing with a nano paste on glass. Anyone familiar with this?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jerney View Post
    Wow, thanks everyone for the advice.
    Is there any one or small group of individuals that hone best? I was researching honing on YouTube and there was a guy talking about honing with a nano paste on glass. Anyone familiar with this?
    There are all kinds of honing "schools" of thought. Some backed by science... some backed by passion lol. Ultimately if the razor doesn't pull, tug, or otherwise cause irritation - it's all good. Moreover, with an eye to the sport of it all, I suggest you try all methods .

    All I would ask as a guy who loves the sport of it all - is to support those vendors who support us in our efforts to pursue the sport in all its glory.
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    If the razor can take a bevel or be honed I would try restoring it yourself.. I would goto the classifieds section and look for a honing service.. If it can be honed it can be restored.. But I would just clean it up with the Maas metal polish cleaner get it honed and shave away.. If you do decide to try restoring it yourself here is a lot of great info http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...wers-here.html
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