That is a lot of hone wear.... I'm assuming it was not sold as a new razor.
And even my inexperienced eyes can tell it definitely needs some serious work now, to deal with those dings.
I would suggest, rather than a local barber, see if you can send it to a honer here on the board. I mean, if you can find a local barber who is an expert on straight razors, that would be great, but the odds are probably not so good. Most of them that do other straight razor shaves use disposable bladed razors. With the experts here, you can be sure, for the cost of shipping, a small fee, and a little time, that it really will be honed up sharp.
-Mo
And even my inexperienced eyes can tell it definitely needs some serious work now, to deal with those dings.
I would suggest, rather than a local barber, see if you can send it to a honer here on the board. I mean, if you can find a local barber who is an expert on straight razors, that would be great, but the odds are probably not so good. Most of them that do other straight razor shaves use disposable bladed razors. With the experts here, you can be sure, for the cost of shipping, a small fee, and a little time, that it really will be honed up sharp.
-Mo