Hi there! Just getting into SR shaving and thought I would join to learn more

I recently picked up a Temperite 5/8 (English Steel) which I am debating on trying to restore myself or whether to send off to have done. This will be my first straight razor, so might be better to have done correctly the first time.. Here are some pics

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See you guys/gals around the forums.

-Zach