Thread: Found this old vintage razor and wouldn't mind learning to use it.

Ahhhh of course. I didn't know the handle was critical. I thought it was used exclusively to protect the blade and other items FROM the blade. From the videos i've seen the "handle" wasn't used while shaving. I failed to realize it may be used for stroping or honing (things I know little about) However I was able to get the idea of a hone with some success without using the handles.

The photo I have indexed was pre-repairs. I am attaching more showing the repair job. However I am concerned if the repair work will hold while stroping.

Bottom line is.. I know this is an old razor. But IF it is nostalgic being a fairly demanded vintage blade I would be more intrigued getting it re-conditioned and back to use as I like old quality items but if it's just an old junky razor why waste 15 bucks on getting it honed.

By the way what is it made out of ?

If you have sensitive skin use moisturizer (non-scented). Put it on after you put your aftershave on and it does wonders

everyone has there opinion but i say restore the blade (clean it up) and make some scales i'm an idiot and if i can do it you can too! sure buy another razor but this was givin to you and now it's up to you to bring it to life...you can make scales very easly, and won't cost that much maybe a 10 bucks with materials if you have some tools and sanding equipment???!

i'd like to see it when your done bet it works out great
Wulfgar

Originally Posted by blackonblack

Ahhhh of course. I didn't know the handle was critical. I thought it was used exclusively to protect the blade and other items FROM the blade. From the videos i've seen the "handle" wasn't used while shaving. I failed to realize it may be used for stroping or honing (things I know little about) However I was able to get the idea of a hone with some success without using the handles.

The scales also provide balance when using the razor. So while we don't hold the scales, they do have a use when shaving. Check out some of Glen's (gssixgun) restorations in the gallery and you'll see a few where he takes photos of the razor's balance like this:


I'd agree with everyone else on your blade. Clean it up and send it out to be honed (or send it out for a full restoration). Even if you want to hone yourself, it's good to send one out to give you a basis for comparison. The razor itself is most likely carbon steel and the handles look like bone to me, but I don't know much about identifying materials. Also, boxes contain mismatched razors quite often so I'd label it as whatever the razor says and not the box (although you could have a matching pair). HTH!