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Here is my latest addition to "the big boys." A 9/8 Wostenholm partial wedge, in just about the nicest spalted maple you'll ever see, lined in ebony, with an ivory wedge. One of my new favorites :)
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Beautiful!
That's absolutely fantastic - great looking collection too!
:)
Great scales! Well done.
Sweet blade and outstanding scales Enjoy!
Stunning for sure:)
Are big blades good shavers? Do they have good steel?
Some are good, some are great, and some are less so. Totally depends on who made them, how well they are honed, etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by proximus26
My top three shavers are all at the bigger end of the spectrum, but they were all made by mid-19th century Sheffield masters. The one posted here is a Wostenholm - it should be a fantastic shaver. Not just because it is big and wedge-y, but because it was made by a great razor maker.
Man, fantastic work ,and a total hoss
Big blades shave just as good as smaller shavers - they're just cooler and more fun to play with :)Quote:
Originally Posted by proximus26
beautifully done !
Those scales are gorgeous. The razor is not so bad either! :)
One word: WOW!!!
Good work ! I like this !
Did you do the scales for all those yourself? If so, maybe some before and after pics would be awesome. I am working on my first set of custom scales and could use the inspiration.
Yes I make all the scales myself. If I could give you any tip at all, it would be that a bench top belt sander is worth its weight in gold :)Quote:
Originally Posted by dhat
Really good job on the restore. that is one great chunk of wood and makes beautiful scales, I'm a little jealous:(
Bob
Beautiful razor. That piece of spalted maple is amazing
