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    "Dancing on the edge..."
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    Question Legreve a Charleroi

    Hi there!

    I am quite new to "old school" wet shaving. I got interested in shaving with a DE after reading some blogs and the badgerandblade forum. Then, for Christmas, I got a Gillette Super Speed / Rocket and have been enjoying shaving since then. I can hardly wait to get up, put some nice, warm lather on my face, and shave it smooth.
    Recently, I got more and more curious about shaving with a straight. I started looking around for a starter. I ended up buying a vintage, Belgian made blade - for a good price. And now I am here to ask for your advise! How shall I restore this beauty?
    It is a carbon-steel, 5/8 blade, with rounded point - as you can see on the pic. There are some micro-rust spots on the blade and a slight frown in the edge. By the way, is it a "singing blade" or a hollow ground?
    What tools will I need to get this razor shave ready? Unfortunately, I do not know of any "honemeisters" in Hungary, so I will probably have to do the honing myself... I know it is not such a good idea, but I guess, I do not have any other options...

    Looking forward to your replies!
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