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

Gentlemen,

I have been looking for an affordable SR with a bigger blade to try since my top flight is a 4/8. I found this Wostenholm EBRO that seems to be in decent condition. What are your thoughts before I make a bid. I do like the aesthetics of it as well. Here is the link:
J. Wostenholm & Sons *EBRO* Straight razor | eBay

I have about 20 or so shave-ready razors and four in regular rotation. Of those, my hands-down favourite is a J Wostenholme EBRO. Mine is a bit bigger than that and a different blade shape, but the steel is excellent. If I hadn't blown my RAD budget on coffee brewing goodies this month, I would probably be bidding on that one. However this time around I at least won't be bidding against you. Just don't forget to factor in the cost of a pro honing if you're not honing yourself.

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...

For that price, it sounds a bargain. And, by the way, it is a Wostenholm, that is a revered producer of the past and still one of the best razors around (in my opinion). The grind seems to be a quarter or half hollow and, I don't know whether you are a beginner or not, in case you are, a spike point is not probably the best choice (a round point certainly is easier to use).
However the spike is not a problem as long as you are aware of it. I would buy that razor for sure.
It is such a pity they cannot ship to Italy or I would bid on that! :-)

interesting... I think I saw a post you made about yours. Ill throw a light bid out at it then. Thanks for the info!

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.

Definitely that is not horn. It is celluloid, however in good condition and not still affected by rot.

Here's mine:

http://straightrazorpalace.com/shave...tml#post992312

As I mentioned mine is larger and a different shape, but as razorguy pointed out, the Wolstenholme name carries considerable weight in there here parts.

I did not think it was horn.. looked like a celluloid tortoise shell to me, but hey I'm still learning. I believe my Top Flight is a spike point as well no? I know its not a round point.

Originally Posted by Cangooner

Here's mine:

http://straightrazorpalace.com/shave...tml#post992312

As I mentioned mine is larger and a different shape, but as razorguy pointed out, the Wolstenholme name carries considerable weight in there here parts.

That Is gorgeous! Love barber notches...

Originally Posted by Cangooner

http://straightrazorpalace.com/shave...tml#post992312

Wow! Magnificent razor!