Thread: Can someone tell me about a Geo. Wostenholm & Sons Double Concave IXL Razor

I recently purchased a Geo. Wostenholm & Sons Double Concave IXL Razor gold etched with $3.00 etched on the blade as well. I was really surprised when I received it to find there was absolutely no signs of use at all. It looks to be new with the exception of a few small discolorations. No spine wear, and the bevel is almost certainly factory. It would be a shame for a noob like me to mess up a rare piece. I have searched on the web but never found one just like it. Maybe it was a display model? I would appreciate any information, thanks. Here are some pic's.

Unfortunately, We don't allow valuations on this site.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/srpwi...s.2C_and_sales

If your concerned about messing it up, Send it out to be honed.

It's worth $3.00 dollars..

There is at least one example of this razor in the Wostenholm razor club.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...pipe-shop.html

Originally Posted by Leatherstockiings

There is at least one example of this razor in the Wostenholm razor club.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...pipe-shop.html

I believe, there're two examples at that thread.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...tml#post500593
http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...tml#post499883

That looks like a very nice razor!

I find it strange that it has no hone marks, but clear open-and-close marks around the tang. Why would the owner open and close their razor all the time without using it? If it was on display, I would expect it to be opened once and then left alone.