Thread: Gorgeous Old Scales, Worn-Out Blade

Shalom!

I recently moved to the wet-shaving lifestyle, and purchased a lovely Red Imp #133 (Solingen, made for Morrison). I also just bought another straight razor (unlike wives, where one is more than enough). The second razor has (IMHO, all being subjective) gorgeous scales, but the blade is worn-out and needs to be replaced (or surgery). Here's the URL where you can see a photo:

http://www.horen.org.il/GreenMonster-1.jpg

So many questions!

Might this blade be restorable? If so, would it be worthwhile? If not, are there sources for purchasing new (or "previously-owned") straight-razor blades, either from a commercial source, an individual, or an auction on eBay (where the scales are cracked, or just plain butt-ugly)?

Any/all help will be appreciated. Note: I've got no tools, so at this point I'll either have to go use friends' facilities, or send it off.

The blade is shot. It's been honed past the belly into the secondary grind. If you like the scales, find a razor of similar size with shot scales and mix-and-match the two.

JB, I can't pull up the picture for some reason, so I can't give you any advice, but if you'll PM me, maybe you could send the pic to me directly and we can see what should be done. I can probably provide a good blade (I've got a few lying around ) if it can't be salvaged, or fix it if it can.

Joe

Ok, I was able to pull it up finally...mparker's right. The blade is shot. The handles could be married to a good blade, though.

Thanks for the reply. I checked-out your website, and was pleasantly surprised to see your offering of a Red Imp #133, with the 3-pin handle. The one I just bought looks to be the same:

http://www.horen.org.il/RedImp-1.jpg

Welcome,

Joe's services are top notch. I really suggest getting in touch if he says he can help. He's reground a few blades for me and provides an excellent hone service. I'm sure he could find the blade you are looking for, since he owns at least like, 5 or maybe even 10.

BTW, let's see those tattoos. Search the off topic forum and you'll find a couple threads.

The one that Joe has to offer looks amazing and should be an even better shaver. As for the one you bought, I agree with MP/Joe.

P.S. Welcome aboard!

Originally Posted by JBHoren

Thanks for the reply. I checked-out your website, and was pleasantly surprised to see your offering of a Red Imp #133, with the 3-pin handle. The one I just bought looks to be the same:

http://www.horen.org.il/RedImp-1.jpg

I don't think you're gonna find a better shaver of that type (5/8, full hollow) than the Red Imp. I love them.

Originally Posted by shavethebadger

BTW, let's see those tattoos. Search the off topic forum and you'll find a couple threads.

You asked for it, you got it! (find 'em in the forum you suggested).