Thread: Joseph Allen & Son OR Griffon: Which to restore?

Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum. I've Been wet shaving with a DE razor for about a decade, and I recently inherited two of my grandfather's straight razors, so I thought I would join to learn something. I would love to poll the peanut gallery about which I should send out for restoration. Here is a little more info on each:

-Joseph Allen & Son - markings: NON*XLL, Sheffield England, Medium Size Hollow Ground. It has a half moon cut out of the end of the blade. This is the larger of the two blades. Slightly larger than 5/8" wide (probably 11/16"). Cutting edge is about 2 7/8"

-Griffon - markings: 05, Germany. This one is noticeably sharper than the JA&S, and even took a few hairs off of my arm when I tried it. That said, both are pretty dull by razor standards. Just about 5/8" wide, and the cutting edge is maybe 2 7/8".

Neither razor has any nicks or chips on the blade edge that I can see or feel.

I know nothing about these brands, really, other than that they are both considered "reputable." I'm looking forward to using one of these to start learning straight razor shaving.

Also, if you have any recommendations on who/where to sent it, I would really appreciate it.

I hope the poll setting works, but I can't seem to figure out how to edit the options, so please ignore if it doesn't make any sense.