Thanks all!! And I agree with Dharion...a little MAAS and elbow grease and this razor turned into a real beauty! Aside from the tiny amount of brassing on the cap this BF doesn't have any real flaws. The wood case does have some water marks....anyone here ever refinish a BF case?? Advice always welcome!!!
These are very nice razors to shave with. The heft is incredible: it feels like you're shaving with a lead pipe. If you haven't used one before, my advice is to use a very smooth shaving blade - like a Swede, Astra Superior, or Sharpedge.