Thread: Not sure what I'm getting into

Okay, just wanted to give you guys a heads up. I may start lurking here. I just bought an old razor that will need some clean up. I have never restored a razor. I've never even honed one. But I got it really inexpensively.

HI and welcome to SRP!
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Welcome. You ha e a few posts so youve been around and for almost a year. Enjoy your time here. Read and lurk all you want but share some pics and join in on the fun.

Here is a little bit of how too. http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...wers-here.html
Also elbow grease and a slow approach saves a lot of razors. Never under estimate how far you can go with some simple things. 0000 steel wool and WD-40 or mother’s Polish is pretty amazing.

Number 1 tip: Breadknife the edge before you start cleaning it.
The link that Rez Dog posted covers most of the stuff. Take your time, go slow, and watch that edge.
And take a before picture - it will make you appreciate the after picture so much more.

Originally Posted by criswilson10

Number 1 tip: Breadknife the edge before you start cleaning it.

I"m sorry to disagree, but someone who is totally new to working on straight razors should Not Be Bread Knifing an edge! Bread Knifing is an Extreme measure to correct problems with the edge. It's not to be used for a simple clean up of a blade.

If you watch Glen's )(GSSISGUN'S) video on Bread Knifing an edge; he has a disclaimer that you can't blame him for not being able to get your razor sharp after following his video on how to Properly Bread Knife a razor to correct a problem.

I would simply recommend that the OP just be very careful of the edge as even an edge that won't cut hair will easily cut flesh.

Originally Posted by cudarunner

I"m sorry to disagree, but someone who is totally new to working on straight razors should Not Be Bread Knifing an edge! Bread Knifing is an Extreme measure to correct problems with the edge. It's not to be used for a simple clean up of a blade.

If you watch Glen's )(GSSISGUN'S) video on Bread Knifing an edge; he has a disclaimer that you can't blame him for not being able to get your razor sharp after following his video on how to Properly Bread Knife a razor to correct a problem.

I would simply recommend that the OP just be very careful of the edge as even an edge that won't cut hair will easily cut flesh.

Agree with Cudarunner here. Just put some tape on the cutting edge and be careful around it. There is no need to rip up the cutting edge by grinding it down on a stone.

Originally Posted by 5G62

Okay, just wanted to give you guys a heads up. I may start lurking here. I just bought an old razor that will need some clean up. I have never restored a razor. I've never even honed one. But I got it really inexpensively.

Hello and welcome, sharing some well lit pictures will allow us to help give you a bit of a starting point. Above all do be careful.