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Just finished tonight. A Wade and Butcher Celebrated For Barber's Use. Measures in at a full 9/8; the blade is original (condition is decent, but not as good as I like), but I made the scales, wedge and collars. This is the third of these darn things I've owned. I think I might actually keep this one.
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Next to a 7/8 Joseph Elliot:
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That's a great looking straight. Thanks for posting. If you do decide to part ways with it make sure to shoot me a pm for sure....
Lovely restoration job Sir !! Those collars look darn nice.
Very nice! If you decide NOT to keep it, feel free to send my way :)
Nice razor. It dwarfs the Elliot.
I have an 8/8 I am trying to keep. They shave great and all but they don't say "for barbers use" on them for nothing. :<0) I am too used to the hollows I guess.
That is a very nice job ! Great razor to keep for sure..
I'm going to rethink hone wear on W&B's after seeing that face view. they all look like they've been honed every day for 20 years, but there is a lot of meat on that bone still.
nice find.
It is a really beautifull blade. Nice work. Thanks for sharing.
Very nice work on this razor, very authentic looking, great job!
Thanks! That's what I was going for. I even rough sanded the area that contacts the wedge and left some marks exposed to try to match the real ones I've seen.Quote:
Originally Posted by Martin103
edit: now I just need to try the method of stamping the brass collars into the lead sheet
Gorgeous - one like that will be my next razor buy, something outside my normal comfort zone.
What's your normal comfort zone, or what appeals to you about this type of razor (size/grind/markings etc)? There's a lot of less expensive alternatives I can point toward that I think are much more interesting than WB FBU actually.Quote:
Originally Posted by Phrank
I've always been interested in what it would be like to shave with a massive blade like that. I recently purchased a Revisor 8/8 full hollow from the Classifieds here, it's with Glen now getting honed, figuring I'd give it a try for a bigger blade.Quote:
Originally Posted by ScienceGuy
Honestly, I admit that the brand, the legend, behind these razors is enticing in itself.
But I'd definitely be in interested in your thoughts on other alternatives.
Thanks!
If you've got an 8/8 hollow on the way, there's not a whole lot of difference from the extra 1/8 inch. The big hollow ground WB tend to behave a little differently as they're still pretty thick hollow ground. If you're after the brand, then you just have to deal with the up-trend of WB pricing at the moment (the Celebrated razors consistently go for ridiculous amounts, but the standard FBU tend to go for less, and these are often found reground to hollow). There are other Barbers Use razors, such as Elliot, Greaves, Rodgers, etc; these often go high because of that extra stamp, but they are much less common in the market, and more interesting to me, and will certainly perform comparably. In any case, to find these it usually takes some diligence searching ebay.Quote:
Originally Posted by Phrank
I want a big razor...one day...one day....
They're fun, but my favorite size is still 6/8-7/8.Quote:
Originally Posted by kwlfca
I only have 6/8 :p never tried a 7/8, never mind 8/8 or a 9/8!Quote:
Originally Posted by ScienceGuy
Wow! Thats a beauty! Thanks for sharing!
Very Nice. Not overdone and classy. :chapeau
BTW, we never tire of seeing these!
Of seeing Wade and Butchers, or stuff I dig up?Quote:
Originally Posted by sharptonn
BOTH! Now that you mention it! :bowQuote:
Originally Posted by ScienceGuy
I love it! hopefully I can find something like that someday. I think you did a great job on the restoration.
Okay put me on the list. I also want it. This razor is sweet. Nice job.
Luis
Yes, that is a sweet looking razor.
Struggling on the bridge of my mind to disengage the Instant Gratification Drive and bring the Discipline Engines back on-line...currently, situation is critical and continuing to degrade!
Eh I wouldn't call it a restoration. The blade is pretty much as it came minus some MAAS. I just made the scales.Quote:
Originally Posted by tintin
That's an interesting point. Would you call it a partial restoration? Does a restoration have to make it look like new?Quote:
Originally Posted by ScienceGuy
Depends who you ask, but for me a restoration involves original materials and bringing them as close to factory spec as possible.Quote:
Originally Posted by tintin
amazing blade, well done ;) if you decide this is not a keeper, do not hesitate to pm :dropjaw:Quote:
Originally Posted by ScienceGuy
Stunning! I have scooped three W&B variants off eBay in the last month. Two of which I'll be keeping, and one which will be going. One I'm keeping is exactly the same as the beauty you have on display here.
I thought the one I have was doing well for blade width...but yours must be a good 1/8 greater than mine...jealous! Like you I have been fortunate with the blade, but the scales were in bad shape. However by some miracle I have saved them. It should be done later this week, so will put some pics into a new thread here.
Nice work. Truly a addition to any collection, not to mention the rotation!!
Ray
i am a big W&B fan, awesome work you did theer!
