Thread: New Member with Wade & Butcher question

Good Morning,

I'm a new member of this forum as well as a new straight razor user.

I'm looking at purchasing a Wade & Butcher razor. I've noticed that the logo on these razors are different - some have an arrow with a cross, others don't. I suspect the different logos are associated with different manufacturers and years. Can someone explain the differences?

Thanks,
Bill

http://www.uniclectica.com/misc/manuf.html
Check out this link for a listing of manufacturers, dates, who owned what, etc. I don't have enough experience to say much more, but I bet there's members who'll know. Good luck,
Mark

Hey Lynn, that razor you sold me has "Worcester" on it, and one of the companies that listed that city as a manufacturer had it from the 19th century 'til 1939. Do you think that razor was one of those? A thirties razor'd be neat.

It seems to me that the later models of the Wade and Butcher razors have the arrow and maltese cross symbol while earlier W&B razors just have their name and/or other information and always note their origin of Sheffield.

I've had great shaves from W&B razors from their earliest manuacture through the end of their W&B name and onward to their Butcher Brothers markings. I've yet to get one that wouldn't take a great shaving edge.

I've got quite a few W&B razors in my collection and I've shaved with almost all of them. They're an excellent choice for a daily shaver because there are plenty of them to choose from, they're reasonably priced and their steel and design is excellent, which is probably why they hold top honors as the most prolific razor manufacturer of their time.

The Worcester's were made in the US. Time period is right. Great shavers. I also really like the W&B's including some very old 5/8 inch wedges with real celuloid handles that I have. The big W&B meat choppers are super comfortable shavers. You don't hear or feel the whiskers go away and baddaboom, smooooooth shave....lol. Lynn

Originally Posted by PapaBull

It seems to me that the later models of the Wade and Butcher razors have the arrow and maltese cross symbol while earlier W&B razors just have their name and/or other information and always note their origin of Sheffield.

I've had great shaves from W&B razors from their earliest manuacture through the end of their W&B name and onward to their Butcher Brothers markings. I've yet to get one that wouldn't take a great shaving edge.

I've got quite a few W&B razors in my collection and I've shaved with almost all of them. They're an excellent choice for a daily shaver because there are plenty of them to choose from, they're reasonably priced and their steel and design is excellent, which is probably why they hold top honors as the most prolific razor manufacturer of their time.

I thought just the opposite on the date. The older W&B I have has the arrow and Maltese cross the newer just the name and Sheffield. Great shavers all three. I think I spent $50 for the three and I get better shaves from them then ones I've spent much more on.

I have two W&B's.

One has off-white/cream coloured celluloid scales and has "Gentleman's Razor" etched into the blade. I believe it's a 6/8.

The other is even larger - possibly a 7/8. It's got "The Celebrated Extra Hollow Ground Razor" etched on the blade.