Wade & Butcher

5/8 Wade & Butcher
Ebony wood sales with Redheart wood wedge with CA finish
Silver pins and washers
The blade is hefty for it's size. The spine is tall and round, which is a pretty interesting look.
She also provided a nice shave.

Hope everyone had a great Christmas.

George Wostenholm & Sons, Washington Works

I had the pleasure of restoring this fine old razor.
It was his Grandfathers razor and while it had a little wear and tear was still in pretty good shape.
She cleaned up well and shaved even better.
Black horn scales, silver pins and washers, Lined horn spacer.

I truly enjoy restore these pieces if history but there is just something special about a family razor.

James Johnson, Cast Steel

James Johnson, Cast Steel, "Universally Approved".
James Johnson was in business from 1818 to 1853, I would guess that with as made in the last few years of the company. For a 150 yr+ razor it was in great shape.
The only thing I did to this razor was just hit it with a little metal polish. Something about it just said '"don't put me on the buffer". She has a few marker and scratches but delivers a great shave.
Horn scales, silver pins & brass washers. Lined red G10 spacer,

Clauss, Hess and a "no name"

Well it's been a busy past few weeks and it looks to be getting busier.
Here are a couple of light restores I've done. All of them, have proud new owners.
1)
Clauss covered tang.
Blade restored and the scales only need a good cleaning.

2)
Hess Hair Milk Lab. No. 1
Blade restored but stil showed some pitting
Original scales not in the greatest shape but not bad enough to trash.

3)
A no-name razor I got in a lot that happen to be in very good shape.
It had a name a one time and had just worn off.
This razor was a give away. A couple times a year I send a razor out for free.
I always was pick a beginner, that's asking questions about straight shaving. I pick them at random. I just see someone asking about it, I'll contacted them to see if they are interested.
In this case, It was a " no-name" 6/8 spike. Know the spike point isn't always a beginners friend, I made into a round point.
Hopefully the razor will turn someone that is thinking about straight shaving, into a straight shaver for years to come.
Before.

After