Thread: A bit steep?

Okay, this W&B went for $370, isn't that a bit much? I can see it's a nice enough blade, and the scales are in good shape, but it seems to me you could pick up a razor much like that for a fraction of the price...

Phew! Is it the 9/8 width of the blade that's responsible?

I just happen to be restoring one at the moment. From what I see on the blade I'm working on, that is now a 7/8, that would be a good price to get one. It weighs a ton! It's huge. I don't think I could shave with it. It would be like shaving with a machete! I honed it and the steel is fabulous. The edge is perfect from point to toe. It is brutally sharp!

Here's a progress photo of the one I'm working on.

But what none noticed Brother was that on the back of that blade was engraved the map to the lost treasure of black beard the pirate! Quite a bargain I say!

I have 3 such blades in my toolkit that I would happily part with for a special price of only $1000. I will even leave the authentique "patina" for the lucky buyer.

I really enjoy refurbishing the old razors and have spent a silly amount of money lately setting up to do so but when I look at that razor and then I add the labour to clean it up for use I would just buy a RW.

- Bob

Hey Ken,
Thank you for posting the razor you are working on for me. It only makes it more exciting to me and I can hardly wait to see it in person. I actually got this razor for a great price, but I would have been willing to pay more. It is huge but I usually shave with two razors because of the way my fur lays. A big one on the the cheeks and neck and a smaller on under the nose and chin. The barbers notch is a great feature and makes it much more versatile. Ken has mentioned how great the steel is and I believe razors of this age are very special.
Thanks again Ken for your hard work, it looks beautiful.
Kurt