First Post, First Straight and First Restore

**mtaylor** · 11-07-2009, 03:37 AM

Hey. So, I'm new here.

Today I was wandering around a antique store and found this. I decided to pick it up and try fixing it up to make it shave ready. I've been wet shaving with a DE for a little while, and thought this might be a good thing to try.

So, without further ado, what do you think of this?

The blade reads "Damascus Magnetic Steel" and the tang reads "H. Boker & Co."

I'm also going to be looking for someone to hone it, preferably in Western Canada.

**JimmyHAD** · 11-07-2009, 04:28 AM

Welcome to SRP. Boker made real good razors. Check out the SRP Wiki here for tutorials on all things straight razor shaving. Also member services here where you'll find guys that hone and restore razors.

**mtaylor** · 11-10-2009, 02:42 AM

So, I finished up my restore. I had a few issues. Firstly, my dremel died immediately after starting, so I had no buffing or shaping power tools. Basically, all that went into this razor was a hacksaw, a file and some sandpaper. Not bad for a first, if I do say so myself. I also ended up buying the wrong washers for pinning, so they're just peened brass rods sans-washer. It should hold up until I get around to redoing it.

(Terrible picture though)

**hornm** · 11-10-2009, 03:20 AM

Beautiful job. I kind of prefer the black scales but you did great on that clear set. So what's next?

**mtaylor** · 11-10-2009, 03:21 AM

I also prefer the black scales, but one of them cracked in half when I unpinned it.

Next? Learn to use it.

**rrp1501** · 11-10-2009, 03:35 AM

That is a really great job! I really like the clear scales! Very classy! Way to go!

**mtaylor** · 11-10-2009, 03:36 AM

Thank you!

**TheBaron** · 11-10-2009, 04:28 AM

looks good, been considering attempting some clear scales myself in the future here.

**onimaru55** · 11-10-2009, 04:38 AM

Congrats on your first ~ nice job & yes old bakelite is notoriously brittle. They won't be the only set to frustrate you

**mtaylor** · 11-10-2009, 04:57 AM

Honestly, I think the clear scales are a great way to learn. I got an 18 by 24 inch sheet for $15, so I can get almost as many tries as I need out of it. These are actually the second set I made, the first warped badly when I flame polished them (another first try) and I couldn't being them back.

I reply don't see what's so hard about the wedge. I had no issues with it at all. Although, I did manage to CA my finger to the scale once or twice.

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