Having using a shavette for sometime, I have decided to get my first straight razor. I chose to go used to ensure SR shaving was for me before spending alot on a new one.
I got an old used Boker for 20 quid and that has arrived now. The blade appears to be in good nick to my untrained eye but will need proper honing as it is quite blunt. The blade cleaned up nicely. The plastic scales are cracked and warped and I will put some new scales on soon. However I'd like to have the blade checked & made shave ready before I go through the re-scaling in case it's a lost cause. I would be grateful for some input on who best to send this to for professional attention so I can start on the right foot. With thanks in advance.
I got an old used Boker for 20 quid and that has arrived now. The blade appears to be in good nick to my untrained eye but will need proper honing as it is quite blunt. The blade cleaned up nicely. The plastic scales are cracked and warped and I will put some new scales on soon. However I'd like to have the blade checked & made shave ready before I go through the re-scaling in case it's a lost cause. I would be grateful for some input on who best to send this to for professional attention so I can start on the right foot. With thanks in advance.