Thread: first restore candidate

Definately have a go at restoring it. It doesn't looks like it'll need to much work. This pic is what I'm hand sanding at the moment. This one will never be back to perfect but I'm confident that I'll get a nice shave out of it.
Worst case you could screw up and trash the razor, but best case you learn a lot about restoring.
Have fun.

Thanks, all!

I've been following your advice, and I've definitely realized what you mean when you say worrying about every pit will give you carpal tunnel! I've been hand-sanding like a crazy person.

Also, I've got a nice collection of superficial cuts from my "dull as a butter knife" razor, haha. It is coming along nicely; I'll post updated pictures soon.

Yes, dull by straight razor standards can be wicked sharp.

Originally Posted by gitano

Thanks, all!

I've been following your advice, and I've definitely realized what you mean when you say worrying about every pit will give you carpal tunnel! I've been hand-sanding like a crazy person.

Also, I've got a nice collection of superficial cuts from my "dull as a butter knife" razor, haha. It is coming along nicely; I'll post updated pictures soon.

So after sanding compulsively for the past couple days, in bed while falling asleep, first thing on waking up, at work on the phone with clients, at happy hour, at the dinner table... I think I've made some progress...