American Razor 7/8...
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Just picked this razor up at an antique swap meet. Set me back $7.50...I didn't bother to dicker. I haven't seen much info on the W&B "Celebrated Congress" but it seems like a good candidate for some degree of restoration.
The scales had contracted enough over the years I did have to make a new lead wedge. I used some bulls-eye washers as I didn't have any replacements for the thin grommet type washers it was equipped with originally, and didn't want to damage the originals during the re-assembly process as they are pretty delicate. I did of course keep all of the original materials, and I'm sure someone with more skills than I could re-incorporate the original wedge/pins/washers.
So, what says the Peanut Gallery? Is this worth shelling out more money for a legit top end restoration, or should I call it a day, hone it up, and get to shavin' with it?
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Did some trademark searching and found somethings interesting.
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Joshua
These don't work Joshua
Will correct.
Picked up a couple more Wade & Butchers a few weeks ago.
7/8
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And a 13/16
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Dennis, I really like the grin on that 7/8! Did you pick them up looking like that or do the work? Very nice!
I try to stay away from this thread as long as I can, the lure of the Wade & Butcher can be a bit too much,,,
I broke away from it years ago because the R.A.D. on these can break the bank.
I'm trying to explore the creams & soaps now, trying to cut back on the hones,,,,, it's damn hard,,,:(
Found these on the USPTO. I can find nothing on the UK website.
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