Quote Originally Posted by Porl View Post
I don't have much experience with restoration, but I go with the less is more camp. Nothing too harsh and take my time. The couple of blades I have had a go at I have allowed much of the staining to remain rather than risk the blade. I actually like it that way too as I think it adds authenticity to the blade.

That is a nice razor you have there, I believe the etching is William Shakespeare and the text is taken from Love's Labour's Lost and the razor may be a "Keen" George Butler. If so I don't think the end has been re-shaped that much. I think the original may have a rounder point.

"The tongues of mocking wenches are as keen
As is the razor's edge invisible,
Cutting a smaller hair than may be seen."
That is a cool piece of history thank you for sharing that.

Cheers