Thread: Any recommendations for this restore

I found this beautiful 100-150 yo W&B at an antique store. But I am looking for some suggestions. I chose to give it some new wood scales instead of modern materials in order to help showcase its age but tell me what y'all think.

Here is the before:








Here is some after some initial oxidation removal and the choice of new scale material (Bloodwood):





I'm going to give the wood a high gloss CA finish. I'm also thinking of leaving the original grind marks.

1. So what do you think of that?

2. And what do y'all think of some of the pitting especially on the tang? Should I remove it or leave it for some character?

3. Is there anything else that y'all would do to this razor if you were the one doing the restore?

Just looking for ideas to consider.

Thanks