Thread: Wester 34 options

I started SR shaving last month and while home for the Christmas recovered my Father's Wester 34. Scales are in good shape, no rust or pitting on the blade although it was not sharp enough to shave. It originally had a square point and I am guessing was 5/8. Not sure if it was done intentioally but the blade now has a slight smile with the toe set back 1/16". The setback on the heal is neglegable. So my question, should I hone this blade straight which would reduce it to 4/8 or just leave the existing profile alone. I was able to sharpen it to pass the HHT but it does not seem to shave as smoothly as the other razors I have. Any opinions will be appreciated.

I'm not a honing expert but if it were mine I would hone out the frown. Unless you hone take a look in the classifieds section for a honing service.

Thanks for the input. It really is more of a smile which I have gotten pretty good at keeping sharp. I think I will just use it as is and work the smile out over time as I need to re hone the blade.

Smiles are often quite comfortable to shave with, as they fit in the hollows of your face. I would keep it as it is. If you touch up the edge once in a while, it won't hone out the smile.