So I found 2 older straights today. As usual these will be projects.. (I really need to learn to hone!!!) But from the brands I know they are older. No chips or cracks but both have rust near the edge so I wanted to put it out to the group. First is Hawcroft and Pearsons Razor Warranted Sheffield. The second is The Improved Eagle Razor from Imperial Warranted Germany. 7 bucks each. Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk
I want to! The cost of stones is keeping me away. Infantry and I will learn eventually but getting the hones is the hard part. Im purging a handful of things Im not using but its hard for me to pass up old steel! Esp when it can be a project I dont stress about screwing up on. Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk
Yeah, the cost of stones is holding me back too. I have a few straights that I am cleaning up, but it may be a while before I can get to the stones.
Practice razors. Not much if anything to be gained on potential resale value. Black rusted blades with chipped and broken scales. I'd offer $10 for the pair...max.
Yes on both, if they are under $15 each. As for stones, do like I did. Get a 1k bevel setter, a 3k synthetic chinese, Welsh Slate Stones, and an Arkansas Surgical Black. Done, and not too expensive.
King 1000 grit. ~$15 Chinese 3k/8k combo waterstone. $20 Welsh Slate Stones 8k 12k 15k. Around $100 delivered. Give or take Arkansas Surgical Black. $29-$70. Depends on the maker. Get a Dan's. It's more expensive, but will save hours of lapping time.
Or.,.get a Norton combination 4/8k. Yes you can set a bevel on the 4 k. Yes you can shave off the 8 k. Or.... get lapping film. For less than $20 you can get a whole set that will get you up and running do quite a while.
You are correct. But, setting a bevel from scratch, might take a while with a 4k. Also, I never got the hang of lapping film. I know several members regularly use lapping film(@Billyfergie ).
15 Micron Diamond Lapping Film Can Cut a Bevel Faster than a Naniwa Chosera 1 K Bevel Stone..BUT..For Old Heavy Grinds & Razors with a Lot of Hone Wear it Wears Like Buggery..So..I Would Recommend a Naniwa Chosera 1 K for Bevel Setting.. Also..Whilst One Can Shave from an 8 K Stone..It Falls Way Short..I Wouldn't Finish on Anything Less than a 12 K Finishing Stone..Personally Speaking..3 Micron Chro/Ox Lapping Film = 12 K or 1 Micron = 16 is are Excellent Finishing Hones..The Higher Grit Film Last for Yonks & Yonks.. Billy..
That's the Best Bet..To Me there is a Natural Progression in SR Shaving..Get a Shave Ready SR & Strop or Get them Honed by a Skilled Person..2nd..Learn to Shave & Strop a Razor..3rd..Learn to Maintain a Sharp Blade Using Pastes & then a Finishing Stone to Refresh an Edge as Required.. Now..That's All You Need..There is Actually No Need to Get Into Honing SRs from Scratch..That Will Come Later if its You're Cup of Tea..The Above Set Up Can Maintain a Razor for Years..Forum Folks with All the Best Intentions Can Urge New Folks to Get Into Honing Razors Far Too Quickly & this Can More Often than Not Muddy the Water..I Have a Regular Customer Base that Send me their Razors for Refreshing on the Hone..They are Happy with Hassle Free SR Shaving & they are Delighted with that.. Horses for Courses.. Billy..