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Razor ID and help with possible restoration
Hello. I've recently been interested in getting into straight razor shaving, as I switched to a DE razor last year and want to make the next step. My mother in law, upon hearing my interest in the subject, gave me her father's straight razor that belonged to him when he was a barber in WWII. I would be very interested in restoring it and shaving with it, as I think it would be a great honor to shave with his razor. The thing is, I know nothing about whether or not it is even worth restoring. At the very least, I would like to learn more about the razor, such as the age.
It has unmarked/unlabeled black scales and the blade, on one side, says "JOHN S. HOLLER & Co - MADE IN GERMANY". On the other, it says "The Tower Brand" over a backdrop of a tower, with the number "147" underneath it. See attached images. As for the condition, it's very dull and needs honing. The steel has grayed significantly and there are some rust spots.
If anyone is familiar with this razor, please let me know more about it. Also, if anyone can recommend where I can get it restored and honed, I would much appreciate it.
thank you,
Paul Marina
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