Should I try these?

[JHatem]

Found these with my great-grandfather's razors... Should I give them a try or are they too old and will cut up my face? Thanks!

 

[DunEdinRanger]

I would keep them as collectibles.

 

[Razorburne]

i would keep them as collectibles.

+1

 

[misterrachel]

I'd be very hesitant to shave with those.

 

[siouxsie]

You can try one out if you want to open the pack and not keep it as a collectible. Plenty folks like to shave with NOS carbon blades. Just make sure there is no rust on the blade at all, especially the edges. If you have a blade stropper or sharpener such as the Twinplex or one of those glass/ceramic dealies, it will help get it ready. If not, you can strop it on the back of your hand a few times. It won't tear you up, just shave with care. You may find it is just too dull for you like they are for me.

Personally, carbon steel blades don't work for me, new or old.

 

[Dave Deluxe]

You can shave with it, if there isn't any rust present but why? It not like there is a shortage of sharp modern blades available. My advice just keep it as a curio.

DD

 

[Speedwell68]

How old are they?

 

[DE Shaver]

They are far more valuable as a curio with sentimental value than as shaving blades. Unless they've been stored in oil, I doubt they would shave well at all. Even if they have, I doubt they would shave as nice as modern blades.

 

[JHatem]

Thanks for the input. Ok, will grab some fresh blades and keep these aside.

 

[Uncle Erik]

I have a few packs of those that came with my razors. I view them as purely decorative. Most have deteriorated a great deal over the years.