8 Wade & Butcher For Barbers Use

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06-04-2015, 03:59 AM
cheetahmeatpheonix

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Monster 10/8 E.L.&Co. Masonic & 8/8 Wade & Butcher For Barbers Use

The original post said, "Two vintage razors as found and as pictured. The really fat one is marked "Manufactured for the United States by L.L. & Co" or could be E.L.&Co. The other is marked Wade & Butcher for Barbersuse. The fat one has some odd engravings on one side of blade, they might show in the photo, from images I found online, these could be Masonic images, arc with 6 sided star and other images. Condition is as shown, I have not tried to clean them for fear of doing it incorrectly. They come with cases but i don't think they are the correct original cases."

I was stupid for purchasing these but I was intrigued but the thought of another massive masonic straight. Doing some research on this forum I found that most of the posts about E.L.&Co showed that they are huge razors either with or without masonic etching and I wanted in. Another huge Wade & Butcher for s___s and giggles. I'm not sure if the "toe edge" with the Barbers notch has been damaged and shortened, All of the Wade & Butcher FBU that I have a distinctive notch on the front but this one seems very slight. I guess anything is possible in the land of vintage straight razors.

Let me know what you think. Good or bad either way. These will be on their way to me shortly.

I found these on Ebay by mistake and I thought it was interesting that no one here posted the listing in this section. Whoever had the highest bid knew how valuable they were but mums the word on E.L. & Co Masonics I guess

I hope that they clean up well.

Thanks

CMP
06-04-2015, 04:08 AM
Phrank

The big chopper with the Masonic etching is awesome - believe I saw that...think that's a great find.

And the W&B FBU, looks like it may have had it's notch chopped, but maybe didn't lose too much length...the 10/8, thumb notch, Masonic etchings...that's a clear win IMO, and the W&B a nice bonus.

Congrats...if you're unhappy at all, I'll take the 10/8 off your hands....:D
06-04-2015, 04:28 AM
cheetahmeatpheonix

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Originally Posted by Phrank

The big chopper with the Masonic etching is awesome - believe I saw that...think that's a great find.

And the W&B FBU, looks like it may have had it's notch chopped, but maybe didn't lose too much length...the 10/8, thumb notch, Masonic etchings...that's a clear win IMO, and the W&B a nice bonus.

Congrats...if you're unhappy at all, I'll take the 10/8 off your hands....:D

That E.L. is going no where but thanks for the offer. I was hoping that you weren't going to say that about the FBU but it is what it is.

Thanks Phrank

CMP
06-04-2015, 10:43 PM
Hart

That 10/8 is a monster and a beaut and I can't see how you think it stupid to have bought it, I'm jealous.
I'd think it poor form to post active auctions unless you're the seller, of course.
06-05-2015, 03:23 AM
Magpie

As if Cheetah needs more huge blades? I'm pretty sure he only posted this to make the rest of us cry. One day you really need to bring some of those monsters to a meet up and let some of us poor folks have a shave with them!
06-05-2015, 03:55 AM
cheetahmeatpheonix

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Originally Posted by Hart

That 10/8 is a monster and a beaut and I can't see how you think it stupid to have bought it, I'm jealous.
I'd think it poor form to post active auctions unless you're the seller, of course.

It was stupid because the price for both of them was outrageous when you put everyt hing in perspective.
06-05-2015, 04:05 AM
sharptonn

HAR! Send the puppy to me. I will get it a good home. You are SO predictable, Cheetah! :roflmao
06-05-2015, 04:16 AM
DennisBarberShop

10/8...sheesh...I'm jealous as hell. As many 8/8 and 9/8 as I own I lack any that redunculous.
06-05-2015, 04:17 AM
cheetahmeatpheonix

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Originally Posted by sharptonn

HAR! Send the puppy to me. I will get it a good home. You are SO predicable, Cheetah! :roflmao

True.....lol, This should make the E. L. the Holy Grail of straights in my collection.
I feel like they're even more rare than GB Anchor razors of considerable size.

I've been on a role this past month:

Straights:
8/8 Southern & Richardson
9/8 GB anchor
10/8 E. L. & Co Masonic
8/8 Wade & Butcher FBU

Hones:
1k,3k,5k,8k Naniwa Super Stones
06-05-2015, 04:23 AM
MikeB52

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Originally Posted by cheetahmeatpheonix

Straights:
8/8 Southern & Richardson
9/8 GB anchor
10/8 E. L. & Co Masonic
8/8 Wade & Butcher FBU

Lay those side by side that's 6 of my blades!! Sheesh.
Great score mate.
06-05-2015, 02:11 PM
sharptonn

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Cheetah, that Barber's use was reground from a wedge long ago. It lost most of the notch in the process.
I have one which started out much the same. I shortened past the remnants of the notch, relieved the stabilizers, and got a smile back in.
I shortened the scales at the pivot end as well. It made me one of my favorite shavers!
Even if it is only an 8/8 :rofl2:
06-05-2015, 02:34 PM
cheetahmeatpheonix

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Originally Posted by sharptonn

Cheetah, that Barber's use was reground from a wedge long ago. It lost most of the notch in the process.
I have one which started out much the same. I shortened past the remnants of the notch, relieved the stabilizers, and got a smile back in.
I shortened the scales at the pivot end as well. It made me one of my favorite shavers!
Even if it is only an 8/8 :rofl2:

Man that looks amazing!. SO I'm going to send you all of my 8/8's, 9/8's, 10/8 AND 15/8's so that you can make them all look like that.
Great work. I'm waiting for Wullie to chime in. He's the one that started this craze when he outbid me by $6.07 for his 9/8 W. GREAVES and SONS Masonic etched razor. I am scarred for life.

Cheers

CMP
06-05-2015, 03:44 PM
Wirm

[QUOTE=cheetahmeatpheonix

I was stupid for purchasing these but I was intrigued but the thought of another massive masonic straight.

I disagree , those gems will never be made again and if it is within your means to own them, count it as a win !
06-05-2015, 04:00 PM
sharptonn

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Well, Cheetah. As you need a 'brother' to that cleaver, pm me ! :roflmao

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06-05-2015, 04:55 PM
Hart

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Cheetah, that Barber's use was reground from a wedge long ago. It lost most of the notch in the process.
I have one which started out much the same. I shortened past the remnants of the notch, relieved the stabilizers, and got a smile back in.
I shortened the scales at the pivot end as well. It made me one of my favorite shavers!
Even if it is only an 8/8 :rofl2:

That's a really sharp looking razor now. No pun intended.
:)
06-05-2015, 06:51 PM
cheetahmeatpheonix

[QUOTE=Wirm;1504645][QUOTE=cheetahmeatpheonix

I was stupid for purchasing these but I was intrigued but the thought of another massive masonic straight.

I disagree , those gems will never be made again and if it is within your means to own them, count it as a win ![/QUOTE]

Dude thats a good point. I didn't think of it that way.

Thanks

CMP
06-06-2015, 12:23 AM
cheetahmeatpheonix

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Originally Posted by sharptonn

Well, Cheetah. As you need a 'brother' to that cleaver, pm me ! :roflmao

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So sweet, I'm going to need to do more overtime...lol I am so broke right now

Poor Cheetah
06-06-2015, 12:29 PM
Hart

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Originally Posted by cheetahmeatpheonix

So sweet, I'm going to need to do more overtime...lol I am so broke right now

Poor Cheetah

I thought we measured a man's wealth around here by the desirability of his razor collection, not his bank account :)
06-06-2015, 04:19 PM
DennisBarberShop

If cheetah doesnt want it i do lol...how big is that beastly greaves tom?
06-06-2015, 04:20 PM
DennisBarberShop

Well maybe not a greaves, cnt really tell what that one is
06-07-2015, 02:14 AM
cheetahmeatpheonix

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Originally Posted by Hart

I thought we measured a man's wealth around here by the desirability of his razor collection, not his bank account :)

Sh.....t..if thats true i'm the winner in my opinion...lol I love my collection...I mean that's if you love 8/8+ razors. LMAO i think since 2012 I have amassed a cool collection but if I want to start shaving, up keep and restoring then what I have is not enough. I need to invest abit more. i'm just now learning about honing stones and what goes into that. And now I need a DMT 325 or something...so the bank account is def going to come in handy at this point. Im on the look out now for my first 11/8's. And more George Brittain Razors. First full shave coming soon.

CMP
06-07-2015, 02:28 AM
sharptonn

Well, Cheetah, I could recommend this; Get you a round-point hollow ground, possibly a smaller wedge, about 6/8, with a fine maker's name on it.
Make certain it will shave before trying it. I mean to get a razor from someone you know can get a good edge and test it.
Oil those beasts until you learn some stuff. Good you are getting hones but you need a shaving and somewhat less unwieldy utensil upon which to learn. First, you must get a decent strop. Then you must shave. And, most importantly, learn to shave properly. Rule.

This is SPARTA!
06-07-2015, 03:30 AM
cheetahmeatpheonix

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Originally Posted by sharptonn

Well, Cheetah, I could recommend this; Get you a round-point hollow ground, possibly a smaller wedge, about 6/8, with a fine maker's name on it.
Make certain it will shave before trying it. I mean to get a razor from someone you know can get a good edge and test it.
Oil those beasts until you learn some stuff. Good you are getting hones but you need a shaving and somewhat less unwieldy utensil upon which to learn. First, you must get a decent strop. Then you must shave. And, most importantly, learn to shave properly. Rule.

This is SPARTA!

Hey!!!! I have a strop already. No clue where it is now but I have one...lol

http://straightrazorpalace.com/show-...g-strop-2.html

I just went back and was reading the thread.....good times. I had quite a laugh reading it.

Let me know if you think it's ok

Appolllo