I am in the market for a vintage straight razor. I already have a Dovo best quality which has been just fine however, I want a second for various reasons (comparing edges, trying different qualities, not having to sharpen my sole razor as much, collecting, etc). I would LOVE a Dubl Duck or Wade & Butcher however, I could do without spending the cash.

I have this… http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...huge-pics.html

I found it at my Grandfather's house after he past. I have no idea if he ever used it or if it was used by someone before his time. Whatever the case, the razor has some sentimental value but not that much because for all I know he bought it at a flea market and threw it in a drawer. That doesn't mean I want to butcher it, but it does mean I have no problem having it fixed up and made shave ready.

I want one of the vintage razors that are amazing shavers and for some reason I feel like this razor is just average.

What do you think? Have it fixed up and just try it, or buy what I really want?

Thanks for your input.

Dan.