I'm with you Tom! I love me a finely restored 'VINTAGE RESTORE' of an old razor. Just makes me feel good to see a 150-200 year old 'Tool' that looks close to what it looked like when it was made rather than what it looks like after years of use and abuse.
But then again...'sometimes I feel like a nut...sometimes I don't'! Here's a pic of one of my cherished treasures that I have left completely alone. I bet Jimmy likes this one:
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