Hey guys, here is my question. I bought a 7 day set months back, at the time I said something about replacing the scales and somebody said value wise better off to keep all original for value.

Now I want to see if that is really the case. these are likely not pre-1900 (they have vulcanite or some other synthetic black plastic type handles that really oxidizes fast when hit with hot water and dish soap), southern & Richardson sheffield. nice razors, overall in great shape but the day of week on the spines was not etched, just washed or some sort of finish that isn't physically deep. likely in any good polishing this is giong to be affected. Saturday is already 99% gone.

why would these be worth more left original? I like the blades, think they're nice, have begun hand polishing some of them and can really improve the look. they could just be cleaned up and honed, there'd only be a few spots left here and there. none of them hit the scales and are all pretty snug. but they'd sure look great with new scales and no blemishes just polished out great. who knows, maybe there's a way to redo the markings.

anyways, if they really are worth more left alone I'd just as soon sell the set probably and get other razors. but they are nice blades and I'd think that they'd be worth more slicked up, even if broke apart (I paid just over 200 for the set).

or don't even worry about it, do whatever I want to them and be happy?

Thanks guys.

Red