First Straight Razor Purchase

[Jwolf24601]

I got this in an auction with a NOS Ever-Ready 100T brush ($15). Come to find out my great grandfather used a Genco straight.

It has some slight discoloration on the blade and a spot of rust on the back tang between the scales. Overall it looks like it is in good condition, edge looks nice with not a lot of hone wear.

Would it be worth restoring/honing? Are Genco's any good? How much do you think it would run to fix up? It is a B2 does that mean something?

 

[mdunn]

a definate candidate for restoration - because it doesnt need hardy any.

Give it a good polishing up with some maas and then it should be good to send out to a honemeister

 

[Luc]

+1

That razor will be the best since you know where it comes from!

 

[gugi]

wipe it with metal polish, have it honed and try it. if you really like it it could be made to look like new too with a little extra effort.

 

[Jwolf24601]

I appreciate the honing offer Ambrose and will take you up on it. Should I try to polish out the discoloration before I send it? I was planning on using a cotton cloth and rubbing compound.

I tried to PM you but your box is full.