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I just got a Wilbert army special and I think it is very attractive razor I will attach some pictures as soon as I figure out how. I restored the blade but the scales were broken and beyond repair I am getting ready to start making scales for it but I do not know, we'll really anything about the process, but specifically all hat size pins it will need or how thick a spacer should be. You guys are always very helpfull. Any insight other than "you are stupid" would be great
Attachment 160952here is a picture of my blade that does need a good honing but I think she is purdy. Also I do not know how to not make it right side up.
Best advice I can give is chose what you want and have fun with it. You will be surprised how much you like what you have done if you have fun with it
Good advice fun is the name of the game
Good looking blade.
This should get you started:Category:Scale Making - Straight Razor Place LibraryQuote:
Originally Posted by straightandtrue
Just got this little guy needs a little loveAttachment 161043
Attachment 161222 before any work
No it is ready to be honedAttachment 161223
She is a #2 George Wostenholm & Sons I.XL dies anyone know any history or really anything about
Can't wait for the pics, the description does it no justice! :)
Can't comment on the history beside it being around a while and then you bought it. That sums up the history I know. Good thing you did get it. Great razors I love all of my Wosty's.
Also like my Wilberts. Also have one stamped Army, but can't think right now the maker of it.
I've always had a firm grasp of the obvious!
That does seem to be true. I did some research on it last night after a few beers and it was made between 1847 and 1890 mot likely a little earlier. The US began to require that all imported goods be labeled with country of origin around 1890. The reason I think mine is earlier is because Wostenholm started putting England on their blade before it was legally required as a matter of pride.
Ok well I just finished cutting and shaping the scales soon enough I will figure out the whole pinning and finishing the scales thing I will keep you guys posted
Attachment 161374I wanted this picture to be part of the last message... my bad being a dumb a** is harder than you think
