Thread: Galveston Texas wedge razor

Here is my first attempt at restoration; I picked it up in a local antique store for $3, it was the best out of about five in the bottom of a bin. So if I fail, I’m not out much. Here is what I know about the razor:
Scales are toast
5½“ length, nose to tail
3” blade length
6/8
Wedge
Barbers notch
“ ….. & Son” “Galveston Texas”
The blade is noticeably honed but still has an edge.
The metal seems soft, after the picture I thought I could scratch the first word with a pencil to try and bring out the letters, the rust rubbed off and it seems I scratched out the name too.

Here are my questions:
Any ideas on removing the patina/rust without damaging the etching of the name?
Has anyone seen a razor like this before? Any ideas on the missing link with Galveston?
I saw a thread previously about using vibrator canisters with walnut shell, is it worth it with a situation like this or better to go with the traditional sandpaper route?
Thanks
Eric