Okay, I'm trying to get started using a straight for shaving and recently purchased two "antique/Vintage" razors. One is a Genco that has had some obvious restoration attempts and the other an H. Boker 5/8 King Cutter in complete original condition. I have commenced the restoration of the genco but have put off on the boker because I don't want to destroy the value should it be worth something.

The amazing thing about the Boker is that not only is it in the original box and in fair to good shape it is still in the orignal paper sleeve with the "how to shave" instructions.

Can anyone help me decide weather or not I should proceed restoring or should I leave it as is and find a collector that my appreciate it a little more than I.