Major lovin' or need to be put down?

My coworker heard I was interested in straight razors so he brought this one in o_O Attachment 108372
From what's on the razor it is a "Professional" from the Green's Supply Co. I haven't looked up any info so if anyone knows anything right quick,please share.

That's not why I'm posting this. This razor looks pretty terrible to me and I don't think it can be restored. I wanted to get your alls opinions. Can it be restored? (and I mean by a professional not myself)
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It looks like there is a frown towards the heel and pretty big smile at the toe. Also you can't tell from the photos but the spine has been worn down (thinned) dramatically.

Thanks for the help,
D

Can it be made to shave again? Possibly. Is it worth it? Probably not.

IMHO...its not worth doing anything with.

Too far gone AFAIC. If it is free you can use the scales on something else down the road but the blade has too much improper hone wear to be worth bothering with.

I agree w/Cat...it's toast.

Lots of old razors had spine wear. If the edge is O.K., then polish, hone & use her. Many ugly( sorry) razors shave fine. Remove the leather, clean & polish the holder, re-fit with new leather.
Put them both back on the line.

As long as the blade is not cracked, it likely can be made to shave again. It can't be restored to its original glory though, too much steel has been worn away. And probably not worth pouring labor into unless there's sentimental value or some such

I'd say the gauntlet has been thrown down! Hone that puppy up!

Remember dfafs,
Razors are just like babies, they are all beautiful, just some are more beautiful than others. :angel:

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Lol thanks everybody. Yeah he showed this to me and I cringed. It looks like someone tried to hone w/ a power grinder.

Oh Hirlau, quick question/s about the "holder", as you called it above. Is that all that is, is a rest or holder? Or were you refering to the holder of the leather? It is a hand strop of some sort isn't it? Sorry new guy here. Also what is this on the bottom? Attachment 108390
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Thanks,
D

I'm no expert, it seems like a hand strop.
But what is that plate on the bottom? Is it abrasive?
or a pad to prevent skids?

I have a couple of hand strop/hones, but the stone in each is readily identifiable.

It's not a stone it is kind of an porous metal. It looks just like a solid base to weigh it down or something

I would polish her up & replace the leather.
It looks like a neat piece.

*****check the leather, if its not rotten, saddle soap and scrub it, let it dry for a week , then leather conditioner, save the leather if it is strong.

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Haha, I can picture him being asked his name and the low-voiced reply "Bean"

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what is this on the bottom?

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I don't know - is it magnetized?

Nope, it is not magnetized.