Thread: Looking for a bigger blade... thoughts on this?

So, did you get it? That is a nice looking razor, and the blade looks to be in good shape. Should be a nice shaver once the bevel is properly set and it is honed.

Yes sir. I was the one and only bidder surprisingly. I was waiting for someone to come in and bid at the last second. It looks in pretty good condition from the pictures so we shall see. Thanks!

Originally Posted by mvacca7

Yes sir. I was the one and only bidder surprisingly. I was waiting for someone to come in and bid at the last second. It looks in pretty good condition from the pictures so we shall see. Thanks!

Would you please post some more pics when you receive it?

Absolutely! It should be here sometime this week.

Congratulations! You bought a great razor and a very good deal indeed!
Now we are waiting for a picture ad you receive it and your impressions after the first shave!

Originally Posted by mvacca7

Isn't it Joseph Wostenholm.

You are correct, Sir.

So the J. Wostenholm was supposed to arrive today, but the tracking says "missent". I didnt have any mail, and i dont think i will get any today so hopefully it will show tomorrow.

Originally Posted by Cangooner

Forgot to say that I'm far from an expert on scales, but those look like celluloid to me, not horn. Just a heads-up.

Although on second thought, they could be tortoise shell...

Hard to tell from a photo but razors of that vintage are commonly dyed horn made to resemble tortoise shell. That would be my bet.

Awesome! Thanks for your imput. I do have a question. How will I tell when I receive it? Is there a different feel?

There certainly is a different smell if you sand it. Celluloid = camphor & horn = wet dog