hero SE lather catcher razor

Beautiful, Brian. I've been thinking about replating one of my Gem blade razors, but can't decide.

Unless it has significant collector value as is (most don't no matter how much we treasure them) I have absolutely no problem with replating as long as it isn't sold as being in original condition should that ever arise. IMO it's incumbent on us to use them but also to maintain them if we like them. That means maintaining the plating. It lasted 100 years with the original finish. If it's replated it will last another 100 years so for me it's a no brainer. I love the vintage SE razors.