Would appreciate any opinions on this razor from other members.
Restored Vintage Straight Razor Wade & Butcher 9/8. Celebrated Barbers Use. Rare
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Restored-Vintage-Straight-Razor-Wade-Butcher-9-8-Celebrated-Barbers-Use-Rare-/171164119883?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item27da2d 334b
You have to understand that what you just asked is pretty hard for anyone to answer...
We don't allow valuations
We don't allow Vendor Bashing
Basically all any one can say here is "Wow Big Old W&B" or "Nice Razor"
IMO...not worth anywhere near that price. Don't get me wrong, it's a nice looking package but the W&B's that usually fetch anywhere near that price are all original.
But the price and value are in the eye of the purchaser...it may be worth it to you...I may be a little biased in my opinion, because when I bought mine a few years ago I paid $70...lol.
Hi Glen - yea you're right, wasn't looking for an evaluation, more of an opinion on the restore and the razor, but that could be interpreted as bashing I guess.Quote:
Originally Posted by gssixgun
Thanks!
Yeah it gets pretty hard, even though they are not a "SRP Vendor" our policies about the subject still apply..
Look at pic 6- the etching is buffed and lacks the crisp original lines the razor originally had. It's a good restoration, the razor looks nice. The scales are beautiful but obviously not original. IMO personally I would pass only because of the buffed out lettering....
YMMV greatly...... At te end of the day nice razor, nice restoration nice custom scales... Seems like a great razor to have in your rotation, so long as your in the market if spending that kind of money.
While I acknowledge the tough find that it is and the nice scales and the work that obviously went into the restore I must say I'd rather be selling that than buying it. If I had that kind of cash to drop I'd be looking at a custom. We all have our preferences ...
Out of curiosity, would you design your own custom or what custom razor would you be interested in?Quote:
Originally Posted by RezDog
Ive always really like the shape of the W&B Ottoman Egyptian. I think I'd start looking for someone to make one based on that shape. Not a remake per say but holding the general lines.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/srpwi...Razor%22_15/16
Nice restore, but as mentioned before; you could get the same size and exact specs with you're choice of scales materials from a custom job for that. Again if you have the mula and the want no one here will say anything cross if that is truly what you want.
Not to be an enabler Rezdog, but:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/custo...sor-razor.html
As for the OP, though the seller does some nice work, particularly some of his kirinite(sp?)
scales, at that price point you could win another on eBay and have it restored the way you want. Or get a custom, or 2.
I know the vendor and have seen his work first hand. Val's a super nice guy and does amazing work. I got to talk to him at our last meet in Tilsonburg at Mikes place (Mcbladescar). He's a very knowledgeable guy and is a great guy to hang out with. He's a member here, but doesn't post that often. He goes by TheGentlemansDen. When it comes to restorations, he definitely has his own style, but it's flawless.
Beautiful, i like the fact that its huge, but looks like at least a 3/4 hollow grind. Really is the type of razor i want to find.
As for value, guess the best way to put it is, would you rather have that, or a REALLY nice mastro livi custom. or heck like 3 hart razors!
Yes, it's a beauty, as mentioned they are hard to come by, especially the one's with the square tip, it's also a full hollow....I couldn't get to the Tilsonburg get together, shame, would have liked to meet him and everyone else!Quote:
Originally Posted by Daekkon
Thanks thisisclog. I doubt I need any enabling, but I think I'm in good company on that one. The razor in the original post is a beauty for sure.
Well, I met with Val i.e., thegentlemensden today, good thing we both live in Toronto, and we came to an agreement where we both decided this razor belongs in my home:
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Phrank, you dog! How many grandchildrens' future incomes did you pledge for this acquisition? It looks grrreat!
Hi Razorfeld - an arrangement was made between gentlemen!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Razorfeld
It's a stunning razor, absolutely beautiful, going to shave with it later this evening.
I've always wanted one, so I figured the hassle of trying to find a nice one (luck of the E-Bay), probably having to have it restored with new scales or just restored, plus the honing costs, toss in all the shipping involving that and the time to do all this stuff, it made acquiring this razor make much more sense.
I'm glad I did, the horn scales are beautiful, it's a big hunk of Sheffield steel, full hollow, the nicest razor I own.
Another hour or two, and we'll see how it does on three day's of beard...can't wait.
If it doesn't sing with a full contralto soprano tone demand your money back or a re hone to tune it properly. Being a 9/8 it would not be a lyric soprano because of the size. Post the results please.
Well that was a religious experience, after the first pass, the rest was just gravy! Was like a ballerina, silk on my face! Cold shave, it sang to me, after the first pass WTG, I really could have stopped then, and that was three days worth, went ahead anyhow and did XTG on the cheeks and ATG on the neck...if it's not a BBS shave, it's the best DFS shave I've had.Quote:
Originally Posted by Razorfeld
What a nice gift from 1860!!
Hooray!! and Hooray again!!!
I usually stay away from fear of controversies, but I'd like to chime in o this one, and to thank everybody who appreciates the hard work that goes into my razors.
Phrank, Harrywally and everybody else, HUGE THANKS to all of you guys.
This razor is a beast, and was an absolute bliss to shave with and a true gem in my collection. It is my absolute favorite razor of all times, and I would not even sell it, if I didn't have the challenges that I am currently facing, in my personal life.
Phrank, enjoy this baby, and treat her right. It is a true piece of history and a legendary piece. With its quarter inch stock, it is as heavy as it gets for a hollow ground blade. The steel is as hard as they come. I should know, as I've honed enough of them.
Yes, youncould buy a bunch of production razors for the price of such a piece, or even a Mastri Livi, a BB custom, a Jenes or even a MS custom, but this is a unique piece, and has served its time and deserves its place in the history of wetshaving.
I take much pride and put much effort behind my work, and it is nearly eye-tearing to hear that one can indulge on the final product.
Again, thanks to everyone who has been there to support me, and appreciated my work.
You guys are the reason for me going at it, improving, and constantly trying my best.
Cheers!
Thanks again TheGentlmansDen - if for whatever reason I have to get rid of this razor, I promise I'll send it to Razorfeld.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheGentlemansDen
;)
You honor me and I am humbled.
But on a lighter note. You know I'd give my left you know what for it - since at my age I don't get much use out of it anymore.
Is a beautifull Razor without Question and I will Gaurantee they are awesome shavers.
Is time to go to Ebay with some of my biggins,strike while the iron is hot:)
I went to the bay with my biggin, and got arrested for indecent exposure!
Phrank and Val nice razor.
Another W&B 8/8 FBU is on the E-Bay, selling to States only, about 24 hours left, it looks good, pretty much all original, already at $325:
Wade Butcher 8 8 Barbers Use Straight Razor Shave Ready L K | eBay
Cheers!
Man that one has been buffed to within an inch of its life.Quote:
Originally Posted by Phrank
This topic brings up an interesting point, you don't see very many 9/8 razors out there, do you? I have a custom made Josh Earl one, but rarely use it because it is difficult to shave my upper lip with it. Maybe that is why they are so rare...
I have a goatee, so don't have this problem.Quote:
Originally Posted by Xury
I can tell you, one WTG pass with this beauty and you're pretty much done...did more anyhow! I never thought I'd like the big blades, went for a Revisor 8/8 on the Classifieds here, Glen honed it to perfection, and it was an awesome shave.
For me, I've always had a bit of trouble with the ATG pass on my right neck area with my left hand (old hockey injury), with the bigger blades I can now do this easily.
I'll always be on the hunt now for W&B's of this type and condition.
Yeah, I could see how a gotee easily bypasses that upper lip problem...
Some would say the size of the blade is irrelevant, it's the only the edge that touches your skin. But, in this type of shaving, like other things, it's all personal taste.Quote:
Originally Posted by Xury
Check out some vids of the bigger blades, lot's of guy's are shaving the upper lip with them, but again...YMMV.
