Thread: Heirloom Razor

Hello everyone. I have started shaving with a safety razor and tried some of the shark plastic straight razors that came with it. My mother after finding out I was interested in a straight razor gave me my great great uncles razor that he used as a barber. As far as I know he used it in his shop and it was kept by my grandmother until she passed away and it went to my mother. It is a wedge razor made by Wade and Butcher. The scales have a few small chips but the blade is without defect and I'm in the process of sending it out to be honed properly. Any information on it would be greatly appreciated.

Very nice! one of the great things about sr shaving is the history that's behind the razors. An heirloom razor is even better.

It is from a very well known manufacturer. Heirloom blades always shave just a little better than the rest. I use mine periodically. Mostly when I am feeling nostalgic or I'm getting ready for a special event.

I've its exact mate and they are very pleasant shavers when properly honed. A keeper for certain!
Congratulations!
~Richard

It's nice to have the history on a piece that you can use. Good luck.

I wish I had more info, if he bought it new, from where? I know my mom remembers all of his clients had there own mug on the wall with their name on it which is kind of cool.

Originally Posted by JosephHoffer

I wish I had more info, if he bought it new, from where? I know my mom remembers all of his clients had there own mug on the wall with their name on it which is kind of cool.

In barber shops, bar-rooms, and diners, the "regulars" had their own mugs, always at-the-ready. It speaks of a stability that's in short(er) supply.

Smooth shaving!

I can't give you any info. on the razor. The history of these blades are great. That is part of the reason I started using straights. P.S. Great looking blade, Enjoy !!!!

Very nice inheritance you have there

It's probably from before 1891 (or 1893? I can never remember...) when they had to put the country of origin on the tang. Yours just says "Sheffield", not "Sheffield, England".

Other than that, it's a W&B which means it will more than likely be a fantastic shaver.