Originally Posted by
jjw509
Thanks guys I am not really concerned if the price was right or not. I was more concerned as to if it were a bust in not likely to be restored. I was just afraid since I was about the only bidder there was something in the pictures I missed that affect the ability to shave. Honestly, the price paid was worth an interesting collectors item if I could not have made it a shaver. The fact it looks like I can is a bonus! :) It looks like someone did a good job polishing it. I don't think I want to risk losing the unique etching. If it were a plain blade with a just stamp in the handle I might try to polish more but to me the etching really makes the razor special beyond just a shaver. Well that and the fact I went from a fully functional 10 y/0 razor with a cool etching to a more shiny razor functional razor with faint etching last time I tried to clean up a razor. I regretted that. Even if it was not as bright as new the gold ram and wolf with the Sheffield silver steel is part of the reason I bought that razor to begin with. Anyway, I am glad to hear that it looks like minimal wear. So it is a good find for me not a bust. A nice collector piece that can easily be made functional. :)
Now I have to invest in some higher grit hones. My 1000 does ok after a few strops but can leave some irritation. I seem to be able to strop out the irritation though. I think I will try a 4k/8k first then maybe see if I can find a 12k. Thanks for letting me know the blade looks good. I should have been more clear about it was the not price but the fact I didn't seem to have competition that made me wonder. I just kept thinking is there something people who know more are seeing that I am not. :) I have no concern about if the blade will resale. I doubt I would ever sell it unless some day I have such a huge collection I have to start getting rid of stuff.