Thank you all so much for your thoughts. I'm still torn on the budget part of the deal. I'm not particularly attached to it as an heirloom. I want a razor to start shaving with. Can I restore this one for the same price I can buy a new one of reasonable quality, and what quality might this be once restored. I'm just trying to do the calculus. From what I've gathered it's not possible to quote a ballpark price without holding the razor in your hands.