G. Wostenholm "Celebrated" I-XL Custom Restore in Horn Acylic

This one is another of the four Sheffield's I have been working on for the last week..... A 7/8+ George Wostenholm & Sons Celebrated I-XL Washington Works Razor....
She got to me in pretty bad shape...

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After some time on the buffers and I ended up with a beautiful satin finish.... I used some of the new acrylics I just received yesterday, this is the Natural Horn... The shape for the scales is kinda from an old Genco razor adapted to fit this Wostie...
I used all brass hardware and added the center pin with the brass concho...

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The razor again balances out to the tang....

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I also took this shot to show that the scales are not stressed at all from the center pin

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Glen, this is one of the rare occasions on which I would agree that re-scales can actually enhance the look of a razor. Beautiful. Thank you a lot for sharing.

That's a beauty, Glen. Thanks for sharing. Superb work!

Chris L

Thanks Robin, Chris, Coach, I really like this one, it just seemed to all come together right....

I agree on those scales adding to the beauty of the overall razor. That is an awesome job Glen.

Outstanding glen, this may be my favorite yet. Very well done.

Nice work Glen! You've got to be pretty happy with the way that came out.

My,you have been busy lately.Really cranking out some nice work.This one is a beauty also.I really like the scale shape and the material.

I have never seen Horn Acylic, and I was nervous when I clicked on this thread. I'm happy to say I really like the material, pattern and color. You did real good here. Great work!

Dave

Another great shape and a very nice material really!

Beautiful! The shape of the scales is very complimentary to the blade.

What is the merit of the third pin? Just as a blade stop?

Just curious, really.

Love the faux horn. Quite nice, really. I see your getting quite fancy with the washers lately. They do give it an extra bump. Kudos.

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Originally Posted by Whiskers

What is the merit of the third pin? Just as a blade stop?

Just curious, really.

Love the faux horn. Quite nice, really. I see your getting quite fancy with the washers lately. They do give it an extra bump. Kudos.

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I have looked and looked at 3rd pins on vintage razors, most don't even tounch the tang when the razor is fully closed... They do function as a blade stop on some razors but very few actually need them... Myself I use them for decoration.....
They also require a bit of skill to fit properly, whether on custom or on vintage so it does add the hint of quality, I guess :shrug:

I wondered if it was a blade stop or if it was to thwart warping of the scales.

... The mystery still remains ...

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Originally Posted by Whiskers

I wondered if it was a blade stop or if it was to thwart warping of the scales.

... The mystery still remains ...

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I would say defiantly not the warping issue, in fact many scales are more warped because of them....

Glen, this is hands down some of your best work IMO. really beautiful. can you tell me more about the material, mainly is it synthetic? and how hard tow ork with. I want to find something to throw on a blade without getting in too deep.

my understanding is that other than cosmetics, it is sometimes used to spread the scales on blades that have thick tangs. I know some look like they're used for stops/rests.

Good one G. Nice work at the toe & kewl polish.
Love the new acrylic. V. classy.

Glen, Glen, Glen. What have you done? (I'll answer that ... created a STUNNING razor!)

Steve

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I think I want to send back the Freddy Reynold's I got from you and get THESE scales!

Great job!

Love the scale material, I'll have to find me some in NZ to try out on the Sheffield 1/4 hollow I have coming. Oh, and gorgeous work - I especially like that you left it at a satin finish - it accentuates the age of the blade nicely while complementing those scales. The 3rd pin is a nice touch too!

As we say down heah in Alerbamer. That thing is Fan "Cotton Pickin" Tastic.

Beautiful workmanship.

Quite possibly one of the nicest Razors you have done so far Glen, I really like this.