I've recently been interested in shaving with a straight razor, have been practicing my prep and soap technique, my first razor (bought from an SRP member) is on the way, etc. Because of this, a relative is sending me a razor that belonged to my great-grandfather. From what I've been told it is almost identical to the one in this link and comes with a full set of replacement blades.

Litt's Multi-Blade Straight Razor Pat. 1912 - CR188

I'm not exactly sure what to think of this. I was expecting an old Wade&Butcher or similar that I would actually want to shave with. From what I've seen, Litt Cutlery Co. only made straight razors from 1912-1922 or so. What should I do with it when it arrives? Is it worth trying to shave with? I assume that I can't sharpen those blades. Is this just basically a really old Shavette? Your thoughts?

I'll post pictures when the razor actually arrives.

Oh! And this is my first post. Hi, everyone.