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04-09-2015, 09:45 PM #1Shave This
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A couple of "do nothing" razors
A philosophy of "do no harm" leads me to do nothing to these two razors but some Mother's polish. The scratches and pits they have are so minor, any work on them might detract more than improve.
E. H. Straw Diamond Edge
G. Wolstenholm & Son's Original Pipe RazorThan ≠ Then
Shave like a BOSS
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04-09-2015, 09:47 PM #2Senior Member
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Both are classy razors. I love the etching on old razors!
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04-09-2015, 09:52 PM #3Senior Member
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very nice looking pair there
love the Diamond edge
most of my personal razors if in good shape are kept at the minimalist approach as I love to keep there character & the aged look, so a clean & polish only with a hone usually
but if the scales have to come off or need replacing then shinny they shall be LOLHart likes this.Saved,
to shave another day.
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04-09-2015, 10:03 PM #4barba crescit caput nescit
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Wow - two classy razors, the diamond edge has that unique rattler grind I believe it's called, they look fantastic.
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04-09-2015, 10:05 PM #5Truth is weirder than any fiction..
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Really like the Diamond edge, both in nice order.
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04-10-2015, 02:26 AM #6Member
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I have a Wolstenhome & Sons original pipe razor in similar condition. When you put it in perspective, for its age, it looks great so I left it alone and it shaves like a dream.
In my opinion patina is character earned by an instrument made with enough quality to stand the test of time. IMHO enjoy it as it is.
V/R,
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04-10-2015, 02:41 AM #7Senior Member
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Beautiful razors
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04-10-2015, 02:43 AM #8Senior Member
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Beautiful pieces. Sometimes less is more.
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04-10-2015, 02:56 AM #9I love Burls....... and Acrylic
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A couple of great razors there Hart. I have a Wostenholm with the same etch. I find it odd that its so close to the edge. When I got mine I initially thought it was from being honed so many times, but it has hardly any ( hone wear.) After seeing others, and now yours, they all seem to be done the same.
Sorry, I'm just thinking out loud.
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04-10-2015, 03:02 AM #10Member
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Get some scales on that blade, hone it and start shaving HARRYWALLY...your missing out. Mine is one of my favorite razors.
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