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  1. 02-26-2014, 03:02 AM #1
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    I came across a wostenholm doubly carbonized IXL razor that the seller claims was made in 1860. I found some information on it here in the database but not much. Has anyone ever restored one of these? Is there anything I need to know about them before picking it up?
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    Probably a frameback design. Pictures?
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    I rest my case.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sharptonn View Post
    Probably a frameback design. Pictures?
    Indeed a frameback!
    Wostenholm, George & Son "Doubly Carbonized I-XL razor " 7/8 - Straight Razor Place Library
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    That is pretty much what the razor looks like, the manufacturer mark is slightly different but other than that it is the same, does anyone have experience restoring these?
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    since you guys asked for a pic

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    Quote Originally Posted by jpatte View Post
    since you guys asked for a pic

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    That is the variety of frameback which has the tang integral to the blade. There is a spine added. The previous one shown has the Tang and spine integrated and the blade installed. Either will shave good!
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    Yup, we have to have pics!

    Well maybe not necessary, but highly desired.
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    I love those! I have been trying to get one for a while now, great razors!
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