Thread: 7/8 W&B Gentelmens Use in multi color translucent horn

I have restored dozens of Wade and Butcher razors but never kept one for myself. For some reason people are willing to pay a silly high premium just because of the name so I alwayse sell the restores I do. So I finally decided to look around for one to keep. I picked this guy up a few weeks ago. It was in decent condition but still needed some love.


The blade did not get any sanding, just a good buffing wheel progression to remove the pantina and some minor staining and surface rust. It took a newar mirror finish, should have taken a reflective photo to show the shine.


The blade is in nearly new condition. Take a good look at the spine and bevel, there is 0 hone ware the blade does not even appear to have a bevel set on it. I do not think it has ever seen a hone.


I decided to keep traditional with the scales. I was thinking Amboyna burl but decided to use some nice mulit colored translucent horn I had. I kept with a more traditional style scale shape. The wedge is an acrylic mother of pearl. The pins are 1/16 brass rod with brass over stainless washers. The horn sanded/buffed out to a nice sheen and the blade is dead on centered. I am looking forward to hitting the hones with this guy and give it a test drive.

Almost forgot, that brush is spalted maple burl with a black badger knot.

That is a beautiful razor. Great work on the scales. Thank you for sharing.

That's one beautiful razor. Good job with the scales.

Very nice razor, just wish they didn't go for silly money so I could own one.

Absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing!

Yup thats a beauty

Glad it meats with approval. I am going to hit it with the hones tonight and whack whiskers tomorrow. I have a couple other razors that need a retouch as well.

With pictures like that, and you're wondering why they are going for silly money? Please!

Looks smashing!

Beautiful work !!!!
Unlike the standard wedgy W&Bs, the shaveability of which I do not care about, that hollower grind shaves superbly. I am sure you will enjoy it.