Gentlemen,

At one time, I had a long parade of majestic Sheffield razors: George Packwood, Wade & Butcher, Frederick Reynolds, Frederick Finney, George Wostenholm, and son on. Beautifully restored, all were also great shavers. I think my favorite of the group was Frederick Finney. Eventually, though, I had to let them go because of the arthritis in my hands, which made the razor feel like big clunkers in my hands.

The only Sheffield razors I now have are two in a set of smiling Wade & Butcher 6/8 hollow blades with barber's notch, squared spine and pre-ban ivory scales in perfect shape. In fact, the set is more pristine as any Sheffield razor I have every seen. Of course, they took a beautiful edge and are fabulous shavers. Because the ivory scales are so delicate, I rarely use the razors. Just as well, too, because they are saved for my two grandsons, hoping that they will grow up and love the razors as much as I do.

So, then, what is my favorite Sheffield razor? Well, this set of Wade & Butcher.

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