Quote Originally Posted by brothers View Post
Guys, I don't know why I don't post much here, but now I've got a question after seeing all of the above stubtails that you guys have restored. I haven't done anything to my Wade other than honing it and shaving with it. Do you guys have a consensus as to whether it's better to shine them up, or should I just leave it as it was found? You can see the picture of this razor up at post #39 on page 4. I'd really like to see what you guys say.
Took a lot of years to get that honest wear and patina. Really in nice shape IMHO. I wouldn't dream of shining it up. It has character as it is.