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Clean up the old shave cream off it and leave the patina, it's a great looking razor as it is. Any razor can do shiny, it takes many years to develop a nice patina. Hone it up and enjoy the shave!

You did just fine my friend. Most of us polish blades before we hone as most polishing will effect the edge, even by hand. Just a bit of FYI for future reference...you will see.

That chip can be blended in to the natural curve of the round point to where you would hardly notice it. Take your dmt 325 and put it to work...

I have never met a Ern that wasn't a good shaver. What a Christmas gift, you are a lucky guy. Once you have it honed, you will see what I'm talking about...congrats! I think I have a couple of them...