Irreparable Damage?

[rlj2104]

Hi, I've been shaving with a safety razor for a long time, and I recently decided to switch to a straight razor. I thought it would be nice to get an older razor, just because the concept seemed nice to me...I went ahead and bought a Goldedge on ebay that wasn't documented very well...I knew I was taking a gamble, but the pictures made it seem like it might be repairable (the seller was selling it more as an antique than a razor though...). I ended up paying $30 dollars...

I just got it in the mail, and it seems to have been poorly used/honed...or something...the blade has a sort of "S" shape to it. I really like the look of it, and think that I could clean it up pretty well, but I was wondering if the damage to the blade could never be undone (I think it is doubtful). Could somebody with a little more experience (I have none...) tell me what they think about the possibilities of this blade?

Thanks in advance...

[Joe Chandler]

That "S" is excessive, and improper hone wear. I hate to say it, but that one's a lost cause, IMO. That blade has too many issues to overcome; excessive, improper hone wear, rust, pitting. I don't think it'll ever shave again.

[Lynn]

This blade could be made shavable, but only after considerable work and it would certainly never ever be pretty.........

Lynn

[urleebird]

I am removing all material that Lerch may find offensive or construe as a personal attack... bye bye, now...

[garythepenman]

There you have it, info from the guys that could restore it, if it was possible.

so it's a Dead Duck then... Sorry couldn't resist it...

Gary

[rlj2104]

Thank you for your quick responses...I'll definitely check up with some experts before I take a risk like that next time...

...time to browse the listings for something that is somewhat cheap, good-looking...and most importantly SHAVEABLE...
(I know good-looking shouldn't be up there on my list at this stage in the game...but it is so hard to not try for it!)

Thanks again,
Ryan

[mrcleanhead]

Hi Ryan. You have 4 great guys to buy razors from right now. Bill, Joe, Lynn and Gary. The first four posts to your thread. All are selling razors right now. Don't get sucked in by Ebay (I know from whence I speak. She's an evil mistress.)

Geez guys do I have to buy from you AND do your sales and marketing?!

John

[garythepenman]

Geez guys do I have to buy from you AND do your sales and marketing?!

John

Er...thanks John..checks in the mail...

Gary

[superfly]

Don't throw it yet, the scales look ok.

Nenad

[JerseyLawyer]

Well, if Lynn, Joe, and Bill all say it's bin-worthy, I think you have to figure it's meant for the trash heap.

Nenad's right, though - save the scales if they're in good shape. And if you buy a razor from any of the people mentioned above, or probably from anyone on this forum, you'll get a quality, usable piece that you can enjoy.