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02-13-2010, 05:10 AM #1
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I am interested in people's ideas about whether a razor should be restored at all, or merely conserved in it's current condition. Generally, I come down on the side of restoration to service - meaning shave ready condition. I try to use the original scales if possible, if not, I will get creative and make new ones. I would not restore a razor if any of the following conditions are met:
- It was used by someone famous or has some historical importance. In these cases, I would stabilize the razor and scales so they do not degrade further.
- It is an extremely rare example from a noted maker. Again, I would stabilize.
- It is already in extremely good condition, in which case I would carefully maintain it.
At least that's my opinion, what's yours?