Quote Originally Posted by BigJim View Post
That's a great find. I really like those older razors with the thick shank. I don't know if it makes them easier or harder to shave with, but something about them appeals to me aesthetically.

Thanks for sharing!
I'm still new enough to all this that I don't have clearly articulated preferences yet, but I know I love the way this razor sits in my hand. It's got jimps on the top and the bottom, so it's really easy to get a secure grip (at least with dry hands). It's technically not much bigger than my Joseph Rodgers, but the weight difference between half-hollow and full wedge is not to be trifled with. It's like a guillotine for unruly follicles.

Krism: I'm tracking a goodly number of W&B through eBay at the moment, but I'm also into the whole restoration angle. Some of the ones that are up there could probably be made ready to shave with little more than some good polish (Maas is what most folks use, I could only find Mother's Mag & Aluminum polish, and it works great) and a professional honing.