Thread: first ebay razor

I grabbed this off Ebay for just under $15.00US. Going to send it to Glen once I recieve it. I want some custom scales and the blades going to need some restoring. I am going to ask Glen if he can check the scales and give them some TLC and send them with the razor when he is done so if I have them as back ups. I have recieved the razor tell me what ya'll think.

Its a Yankee Cutlery 'Lion Brand' straight razor

I like it a lot. $15 is IMHO a good price as it looks like the blade has a lot to offer. I like the scales too, if they clean up well I would not go with custom ones.

It looks like it'll clean up nicely. It's a little worse for wear, but it looks completely restorable and there aren't any nicks in the edge. The edge is a little wavy toward the heel, but that doesn't look like anything that a little honing can't fix!

I'm sure Glen will make it shine, and it'll no doubt be a great shaver.

Great $15 investment!

Frankly, I like the scales it sports now! Polished up they should look great for sure.Nice snag!

+1 on the scales. Have Glen toss those in the tumbler while he's at it (he'll know what that means if you don't). Wait. Don't do that. I need to make sure he received mine first

I am sorry guys i do have a little problem with this razor/
i have nothing against Glen and always nice words coming from people who used his services.My problem is with buyer of this razor.
As you said you spend under 15 to buy this blade right?
MY questions is how much are you willing to spend to give life to this razor?
Is this blade special and very very rare razor?
it is may be if that is the case then please disregard my advise.
if it is not then better spend money and buy a lot better condition razor.
sometimes telling truth hurts but i can't stop myself.
this is exactly what i will do if i were You.
good luck