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    Just received this razor today in the mail. I was very excited to win it. I have no idea about it's age and origins. Can anyone help me with that?

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    It is as close to a true wedge as I own. I can't wait to have it cleaned up and shave ready. Anyone willing to take on this restore? I am wanting this one to look better than I can do with what I have. Thanks for looking.
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    Beautiful razor, certainly worth sending out!

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    Well I have been working on this razor since yesterday and have made good progress. Here is where it stands right now:

    I am looking for opinions. Should I leave it like it is or send it out and get it fully polished?
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    That's a beautiful blade!

    I think I would be happy to leave it as-is *unless* I was looking to sell it on in which case the extra polishing might well pay off.

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    Trust me, this one is a keeper! Thanks for the compliment.

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    That turned out nice, I would be happy with it!

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    Gorgeous. I am a fan of "as is", but it's personal preference. What was your grit progression (I'm assuming you sanded)?

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    Thanks ScienceGuy. I have to say that I'm a fan of it right now as well. I hand sanded it from 220, 280, 320, 400, 600, 1500, then MAAS. It took quite some time but it was worth it. Now I'm trying to set a bevel on it and that is taking over an hour so far. Lol. This blade is a lot of work but I know it will be worth it once I'm done.

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    I've got a 9/8's Wade with some patina and a few small pits (nowhere near the edge) and it think that it just gives a knod to it's age. You've got a very handsome razor there and if it where mine I'd leave it alone just as you have cleaned on it, unless you plan to sell it I wouldn't "BLING IT OUT." Very nice razor. I love that pointed spine. Happy shaving!!!

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    I'm glad that someone here got it - it was on my watch list too.
    It will look great when done.
    It would be a keeper in my rotation, too

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