Can this be made shave-ready?
Hi folks: I'm new here and I've been getting myself pretty psyched up about straight razor shaving--and I'm certain I've come to the right place. I've not yet shaved with a straight and I'm slowly piecing together the supplies -- right now I have close to nothing, but I'm getting there.
Anyway, in my newfound zeal I decided to pick up an "eBay Special" and from what I see this thing is probably capable of cleaning up nicely, but I guess I'd like some expert opinions. It is an old seeming "C. Freidr Ern / Wald Germany" brand razor, a particular line called "Vanadium." Plastic scales, and a blade that is relatively straight, no chips, nicks, or really any noticable edge problems at all. I has quite a patina on it, as well as a little rust in spots, and some hone wear.
Pictures below. The question is: can this be made a decent shaver? And perhaps, how should I do it (or better, who can I get to do it properly)?
http://www.merovian.com/c-f-ern/cfernsao_t.jpg
OVERVIEW
http://www.merovian.com/c-f-ern/cfernsad1_t.jpghttp://www.merovian.com/c-f-ern/cfernsad2_t.jpg
SIDE A DETAIL
http://www.merovian.com/c-f-ern/cfernsbo_t.jpghttp://www.merovian.com/c-f-ern/cfernsbd1_t.jpg
SIDE B DETAIL