Thread: Maybe a dumb question but im new

Originally Posted by prezdead

I have not yet had the pleasure of shaving with a SR. But I look forward to it

now one more question. Looking at the Geneva Razor, it seems that in certain spots the "chrome" is coming off. Is this bad? The Blade it self IMO looks GREAT though.
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That is not chrome. You've got a bit of corrosion there. If you've never shaved with a straight razor you really should send one out to be honed properly. That will not only give you something to shave with but a benchmark to compare to if you intend to hone your own razors. There is a learning curve in both shaving and honing so it would be advisable to have one or two pro honed to start.

If you decide to abandon the Boker, I'd be happy to purchase it from you if the scales are in good shape (i.e., no cracks, chips, etc). I have a Red Injun that would look great with those scales. PM me if you decide to part with her.

Warm regards,

Larry

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

That is not chrome. You've got a bit of corrosion there. If you've never shaved with a straight razor you really should send one out to be honed properly. That will not only give you something to shave with but a benchmark to compare to if you intend to hone your own razors. There is a learning curve in both shaving and honing so it would be advisable to have one or two pro honed to start.

I had planned on sending them out I def wouldnt trust my self with honing one and then trying to shave with it

Now is the corrosion a bad thing or can that be taken care of? Im guessing the best thing to do is just have it restored rather than just honed?

And Larry
Ill have to think bout it. These are the first ones I bought, so kinda attached to it lol.

When you send it out to be honed, the honemeister can most likely remove that rust/corrosion with some very fine grit sandpaper or some metal polish (MAAS).

Originally Posted by jhenry

When you send it out to be honed, the honemeister can most likely remove that rust/corrosion with some very fine grit sandpaper or some metal polish (MAAS).

Do let the honemeister know that this is what you want.
Some would give it a rub with MAAS but few would pull
out sandpaper or put it on the buffer unless asked.

Keep the razor lightly oiled so no additional rust develops.
I have some pistol cleaning patches on my shopping list
so I can use a patch to rub some MASS then oil on my
too gray but favorite daily shaver to brighten it up.

Originally Posted by prezdead

And Larry
Ill have to think bout it. These are the first ones I bought, so kinda attached to it lol.

No worries, prezdead. I understand how you feel!

[QUOTE=prezdead;579327]I have not yet had the pleasure of shaving with a SR. But I look forward to it

now one more question. Looking at the Geneva Razor, it seems that in certain spots the "chrome" is coming off. Is this bad? The Blade it self IMO looks GREAT though.

As Jimmy said it is not chrome but I have seen the odd one with a nickel plated tang. Nickel is also the first coat before gold plating. It is very hard & durable but once the rust gets under it it will flake off like chrome.

I didn't know this...thanks!!

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Originally Posted by prezdead

I have not yet had the pleasure of shaving with a SR. But I look forward to it

now one more question. Looking at the Geneva Razor, it seems that in certain spots the "chrome" is coming off. Is this bad? The Blade it self IMO looks GREAT though.

As Jimmy said it is not chrome but I have seen the odd one with a nickel plated tang. Nickel is also the first coat before gold plating. It is very hard & durable but once the rust gets under it it will flake off like chrome.

yea it really only seems to be the tang to. But doesnt look like theres any rust just flaking but i could be wrong. Just gotta wait til i have the money to be able to send it out and also get a strop.

Thanks again for all the help yall!

one more thing whats a good oil to use? I tried to search oil but nothing came up

As for oil. I think most use Camellia oil, Ballistol, Mineral oil,WD 40. etc etc. I'm sure there are others. Just don't use anything not originally meant for steel

I use an Aussie made WD spray called 'Inox'. It's food safe so I use it on my carbon steel kitchen knives too but Camellia smells nice