Thread: Can I get help with this razor? J. Wostenholhasons

Hi all,

I was thinking about buying this big wedge with bone scales. I dont have a picture of the razor but found this one online. Does anyone have any history or experience with one? If so please share!

J. Wostenholm & Sons are well-known and respected, but I'm not familiar with that particular "EBRO" model. Found this entry in the SRP database, though.

Thanks, Thats the razor but this one is full on wedge.

Wostenholm & Sons are very nice Sheffield razors. Wedges have a certain feel to them and are heavier in the hand. They can also be a pita to hone. If your sending it out for that just smile and wait for it to come back :<0)

The one in the pic has cell rot problems.

I have a Wostenholm, not that exact one, but similar, great razor. I would go for it if the price is right and the razor is in good condition.

Originally Posted by 10Pups

The one in the pic has cell rot problems.

Good thing i'm not buying that one :0

I don't think that is cell rot. Looks like it sat in the sun for far too long or exposed to another heat source. I would think you would see pitting and rust along the bottom half of the blade.

Originally Posted by JSmith1983

I don't think that is cell rot. Looks like it sat in the sun for far too long or exposed to another heat source. I would think you would see pitting and rust along the bottom half of the blade.

Yep, sat in the sun and the reflection off the blade hit the top edge of the scales causing that area to off gas rapidly. Hey, it's just my vision of a possibility. If the whole scale was rotting naturally then yes I would see your vision as the blade would block the gas from going out the top more than the bottom. Once again just playing out possibilities in my head here :<0)

It's worth noting that Joseph Wostenholm & Sons is a completely different company from George Wostenholm & Son.

The two families were -- at best -- very, very distantly related.

The EBRO mark was Joseph Wostenholm's.

That said, from a functional standpoint, assuming the same style blade, there's no real difference -- as there isn't between most of the old Sheffield manufacturers. Both Wostenholms made excellent razors.

My J. Wostenholm & Sons EBRO is always in my regular rotation.

I'm a bit confused by the original post though. Is that picture of the particular razor you're thinking of buying? I'm not sure if it is or if it's a picture found online of a different JW EBRO.

It is probably a 'near wedge'. Heavier blades such as those have a different feel and do require slightly different honing techniques, but man oh man can they ever be nice to use once set up properly.