Quote Originally Posted by gssixgun View Post
No I mean it doesn't look smoothly rounded in the pic but it really looks like a shadow, just make sure it is smooth and not chipped..

Here is a good thread about buying razors and what to look for

http://straightrazorpalace.com/begin...tml#post736914
I grabbed the picture and enhanced it a bit, the bulb area on the nose is a shadow, all the patina looks superficial.
Hone wear looks light and as even as you can expect on a vintage,
and it looks to be getting the slightest smile (that makes for happy shaving )