Hi there,

Before I get started, I like to say I'm new here, I registered here today but for a couple of weeks now I have been browsing this forum. You've all been doing a good job I've seen some nice tutorials, and i hope this forum continues on for along time.

Now the real deal. What brought me to this forum was this fixation I have for straight razors. Although I'm very new at the whole concept. I recently bought a very old straight razor 1887 (i assume) in an antique fair the problem with it is that its a bit rusty. The handle seems to be made of bone (its cool at the touch even when its exposed to the sun and I'm sure its not plastic), and I've been looking around to see how i can get rid of that rust. And a friend of mine told me i should use...ehh...wine vinegar (leave it in for 2 days take it out wipe it and use a kitchen scrubber [used for pans] to take out any rest of rust)

First of all I'm not really sure its safe for the blade and second I don't know of any place that sell those binding pins that hold the blade and the handle together, so I wasn't thinking of taking apart the razor, which basically led me to think that immersing the straight razor into vinegar may eventually damage handle. So if anyone could give me some advice I would really appreciate it.

Thanks in advance, I'm sorry for the long post but I'm from Portugal and I have some difficulties in keeping it clear and objective. :P

As soon as my very full schedule permits me, I'll be sure to add some photos of my razor. o/