Originally Posted by
Slawman
Pretty sure it was etched but been worn down. After your 600 grit I would use some 1000 grit just to smooth it just a little more before using polish. I like the Mothers polish. There are lot's of great metal polishes out there. One I use a lot is Nu Finish car polish. It's the one in the orange bottle costs around eight bucks at Wally World. Great on all things metal including your car. I started using it on my cymbals on my drum set & I won't use anything else on them.
I love Wade & Butcher razors & my go to straight is a Pre 1882 W&B.
Your Razor was probably made in the later 1880's as it has England on the tang.
Slawman