J. Wostenholm & Sons EBRO

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10-10-2011, 11:01 PM
coloshaver

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J. Wostenholm & Sons EBRO

I picked this up on the bay for $4.00 almost a year ago thinking I might be able to use the scales on another Sheffield razor. I pulled it out and looked closely at the blade. The info I found on it says J. Wostenholm actually may not even be "Wostenholm", but it was probably made between 1854 and 1867. It is the wedgy-est wedge I've seen in real life and no pitting near the edge. With a nod toward preserving history and not "giving granny a mini-skirt" (:rofl2:I love that) I cleaned it up, honed it and tried it out. It feels heavy and there is very little audible feedback so I really had to concentrate to keep the pressure light, but a GREAT shave!!

Now - I wonder who else used it in the past 150 years??

Before:
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Ready to shave:
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10-10-2011, 11:11 PM
Theseus

Great razor. Just shaved with my J Wostenholm Special Hollow Ground today. IMO they are among the best that Sheffield has to offer.
10-11-2011, 07:41 AM
Zelenbakh

Good work! I have a similar razor. But it is Hollow Ground.
10-19-2011, 01:00 PM
manah

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The info I found on it says J. Wostenholm actually may not even be "Wostenholm",

Joseph Wostenholm was Joseph Wostenholm (c.1813-1876).
Originally, the name appears to have been spelled as "Wolstenholme".

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but it was probably made between 1854 and 1867.

Trademark "EBRO" was acquired by Joseph Wostenholm in the 1860’s.
The company was in business till 1904. By the end of 1904, Wostenholm’s trade was negligible and the assets were sold to Adolph Kastor (Castor).
10-20-2011, 08:05 AM
imperator

It will be a good shaver!! Wostenholm are (very) good razors, and a "wedge" design is comfortable for the skin....

And i like horn scale, it "look like" tortoise