Help needed - DOVO 5/8" model 4580 (pics)

[N_Architect]

Hello gents.

Would appreciate any experienced straight razor users help on this.

Bought this straight new many years back, never used it. Tried to shave with it once (more than 6 years ago), had no idea on technique, etc., cut myself quickly, so after few minutes I really gave up.

Looks like I did not wipe or stow it properly after this, and when I took it to a local shop they suggested me to hand it over so that they sharpen it. So they did.

After this I still never touched it in order to shave, but now that I am doing DE shaving very comfortably I like to prepare for straight shaving one day soon...

Appears though that the razor is now again stained with rust (few places) and there is also a tiny damage/dent (naked eye visible) to the front part of the blade's edge.

What shall I do? Take it to an expert for sharpening again and removal of rust stains? Is the dent on the razor's edge to worry about?

Can I work on this myself? (probably not, I guess). Access to skilled people here is difficult, or perhaps I still haven't found such a shop yet.

What is this "4" on the razor? Is it related to the model number?

Thank you for your assistance, if you can help. It will be really appreciated.

Konstantinos

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[JPM]

I'm pretty new to this, so hopefully someone more experienced will chime in. Your blade doesn't look too bad to me. I think if you sent it to a honemeister to get it cleaned up it would be fine.

Let's see what the experienced guys think based on the photos.

 

[mainaman]

the corrosion is away from the edge so no worries
some polishing compound will take care of most of the rust, but be careful it can take out the old wash.

 

[WittyAg]

the corrosion is away from the edge so no worries
some polishing compound will take care of most of the rust, but be careful it can take out the old wash.

+1
Polishing compound will likely clean up those spots nicely. If they are extra stubborn you can probably use some 2000 grit sandpaper (Walmart Auto section) followed by polishing compound to fix it. As mentioned though, be careful with the polishing compound because it will remove the pretty designs on the blade.

 

[danjared]

What is this "4" on the razor? Is it related to the model number?

The number is supposed to refer to the stock number of the blade according to a Google search. (But I'm pretty sure it doesn't refer to the entire razor but just the blade.)