I've been looking around for a straight razor at some antique stores. I came across 5 of them at the local antique store. Three in non savable condition with the blade broken in multiple locations. The fourth was a hair trimmer with a guard on it and replaceable blades. The Fifth one had some rust and some small nicks on the blade.
My question is would the fifth one be worth saving at $15? I wasn't able to get a picture of it, but the rust appeared to be surface rust maybe some soap scum. I'm sure I could get that off and not sure if the blade would be savable. The nicks are tiny and I'm pretty sure I could get them sharpened out, but not sure how the blade would be afterwards.
The hair trimmer comes with multiple blades still inside their boxes for $14. Would it be usable to shave with after removing the guard?
I would prefer a razor without a changeable blade. Where would be a good place to go buy one without doing it over the internet as I would like to see it in person. I'm trying to find a nice one under $25. Thanks for any input.
My question is would the fifth one be worth saving at $15? I wasn't able to get a picture of it, but the rust appeared to be surface rust maybe some soap scum. I'm sure I could get that off and not sure if the blade would be savable. The nicks are tiny and I'm pretty sure I could get them sharpened out, but not sure how the blade would be afterwards.
The hair trimmer comes with multiple blades still inside their boxes for $14. Would it be usable to shave with after removing the guard?
I would prefer a razor without a changeable blade. Where would be a good place to go buy one without doing it over the internet as I would like to see it in person. I'm trying to find a nice one under $25. Thanks for any input.