Thread: Vintage Tillotson, Huge

That thing is wonderful as it sits. I promise you that the bevel will shine like the sun anyway and that's the part you shave with.

Consider rubbing it with some superfine steel wool to remove anything loose. Maybe steel wool with a little mineral oil. It's not going to look like it does now for another 150 years or so.

One other thing -- it looks to me like it may have been rescaled once already. Those scales look from here like hard rubber maybe? That and the small washers don't look to me like they go with the razor anyway. If you really have to change something, think about the scales.

Nice blade,use the least non-abrasive cleaner you can,I see orig grind marks,you do not want to lose them.