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These are black because they are gunky with a little rust in there too. They aren't too bad and I keep having a go at them and they are improving. I think that I have decided to leave the other marks...

I might be talking nonsense here (it happens with me I'm afraid) but I wonder if the ring in Hamburg Ring refers to the way that it sings. I believe that's where the Le Grelot gets its name from, I...

I have had a closer look and mine is very similar to that indeed. Even down to the REG before and after the trade mark. Mine doesn't have 120 stamped on the tang though. It says genuine German ground...

Mine is much closer to 7/8 or maybe even 8/8. I haven't measured it but it is much deeper than some of my other razors.

Thank you all for the advice, I will be looking through my pencil drawer...

OK, now I have to ask another question...

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Hi Grazor, I think it is more likely rust. It's not at all deep but it didn't wash off so I'm pretty sure it's not just gunk.

Thanks for the advice, I will add small wire brush to my shopping...

So I found this in a junk (sorry "antique") shop at the weekend.

I have managed to hone it, I think my honing skills are developing too. It was without a doubt the best edge I have managed to get...