Restoration/ Restorer

I am new to the world of straight razor shaving. In fact I haven't started yet. I have been browsing this forum for the last couple of weeks and I have recently obtained an older razor that I would like to begin using. It will need to be cleaned and honed before use. I don't have much desire to do the honing myself as I have no skill in this area. Are there forum members/ vendors that would be recommended to have this service done? I will need to have it done a few times a year I assume, what is the usual turn around time and price for this service?

I also need to clean the blade before it is to be honed. Should I let the person honing the blade do this as part of a restoration? If I need to do this first, what is the best method to a clean blade?

The last part that will complete the razor will be the replacement of the scales. I am planning to purchase a set of matte finish steel scales from Dovo. Is there any potential problem you would feel I will have, or is this usually a simple process? To try and help as best I can, the blade is a 5/8 Wostenholm I-XL Sheffield Blade.

I am sure I am asking some repeat questions but I haven't come across anything that is specific to my situation. I appreciate any information in advance, and I love the enthusiasm of the site concerning the lost luxury of straight razor shaving. It has already provided countless bits of priceless information.

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Joe

You've come to the right place. Joe can look after you very well.

I'd like to encourage you to read the Help Files. The Permanent Archives contains the secret wisdom we have been guarding. :D

I suspect those scales are a bit on the heavy side for a 5/8 razor and may throw the balance off. Ilija AKA FiReSTaRT has a set on his DD Satinedge. Hopefully he'll let you know what he thinks of them soon.

Did you know you need a leather hanging strop? Tony Miller has those and so much more so have a look at his wares too.

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