Thread: F. Herder model 11 restoration

Herder razors are typically very nice. I gave the ones I had to the few friends I have, if that's any indication.

That said, I would leave this one as is. If you "clean it up", you will definitely lose the maker's mark. Besides, and based on your somewhat small sized pictures, I would wager a guess that you will lose at least 1mm at the edge, and quite possibly more. Although the grind looks a lot less hollow than what I would expect to see in a Herder, I doubt that it will be a good razor after cleanup.

So why not remove the active rust, cover it in oil, and keep it for what it is, ie a heirloom?

Originally Posted by RobinK

Herder razors are typically very nice.................... keep it for what it is, ie a heirloom?

AGREE on both counts.

I spent several dollars having my Great Great Grandfather's Wade and Butcher "restored"................. NEVER use it.It actually is not a great shaver so I keep it as the heirloom that it is.