I have just gotten into some light restoration, honing, polishing, re-scaling/pinning. As I am initially working on my vintage razors I have been tempted to really tear them apart, find a resource for custom scales and go for mirror polish, etc. But, as I am working with them a little more, just start to see the beauty in leaving them with a little 'use/age' still on them.

Just wondering if there are any rules of thumb people use regarding blade/steel type type or brand to tell you whether or not to make a razor completely brand new again... Or if it is simply a 'feeling' you get when first assessing a razor.