Shumate razor
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I have one that I'm very happy with. There's a special appeal in using a century old razor.
I have a similar one, but a Tungsteel instead, its a good shaver I'm sure you'll be happy.
I have a Shumate Dollar that's similar to that. I consistently get great shaves from American steel.
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The razor came in and boy oh boy, this razor was in worst shape than any other I bought of the bay. The hone ware was so extensive and total uneven, it was in a S shape. I worked on it for some time but it is a loss. I at least kept the scales, they were in decent shape.
Win some, lose some.
Win some, lose some.
Rick, the Shumate razors are one of the very best vintage American razor brands. Very good shavers indeed. I hope you enjoy yours. 
Here is a pic of one of my favorite razors, the Shumate Shuraco:
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Here is a pic of one of my favorite razors, the Shumate Shuraco:
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I have one of these razors. I'm glad I found something here. But still I don't know if these razors produced in the pass or new productions?
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American vintage razors totally rock. If yours is all cockeyed thats okay. Hone it until you got a bevel that meets in a proper edge. Dont worry if the bevel surface is not of consistent width etc, as long as you DO have a bevel, end to end. I would be extremely surprised if your Shumate is too far gone to hone and shave. Just keep at it. Use the burr method if there is any doubt. Get that bevel set and no question about it, and only then do you start your progression.
Hadn't seen you around here in a while. Welcome back!
