Where should I send my vintage boker straight to get shave ready, or should i just learn to do it myself?
if it is your first razor get it done by a pro. Then, when you do want to do one yourself, you will have something to compare against.
I send mine to Ambrose. http://ambroseshave.com/honing.html
Should I attempt to clean and polish the blade before sending it off to be professionally honed? The blade has a logo etched on it, but not gold. Is there a risk of destroying the logo if using a felt or cloth wheel?