Thread: 2 new razors

Hi there, I recently acquired 2 vintage razors from my grandfather. I want to clean them up really badly! But I want to do it right! I recently sanded 2 blades and I had the handsanding lifetime nightmare experience. Any advice how to get these bad boys clean, shiny, and shave ready without the NIGHTMARE would be greatly appreciated. The pics are attached.

They aren't sharp enough to shave with and the scales are worth saving indeed! The two razors are an Extra Hollow Ground, The New Electric 1891 and a Genco model b5 from Geneva, NY.

Q1) are these good razors?

Q2) What can I do about the damage on the Genco spine just above the sholder? If I sand it will it sit unevenly on the hone?

Thanks!