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Thread: George Wostenholm and Son straight razor

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    Default George Wostenholm and Son straight razor

    Trying to figure out just how old a razor I picked up a year ago while on vacation. Also trying to determine if it is worth sending off for a look over. I am very very new to all of this and as far as I can tell the blade is ok although probably needs a honing. I'll post some pictures. I tried looking all over the internet and no picture I saw matched up with what I have exactly.

    The tang says "George Wostenholm & Son, Sole Manufacturers Of The Orignal And True <pipe razor symbol> razor" Other side of tang has the pipe razor symbol. Blade says "<pipe razor symbol> The Original and only genuine pipe razor Manufactured Solely by Geo. Wostenholm & Son Mark Granted ad 1694" Paid between 25 and 30 bucks for it and also grabbed an ever ready pure badger brush with it. Name:  20140612_195040.jpg
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    The odd part of the markings from what I could tell is that it did not have the ixl mark or the sheffield mark. Couldn't figure out if this meant it was a newer blade or older. Any help would be appreciated. Will be going over to the members services to see who I can have hone this, unless someone knows anybody in Chicago that I could go to. I've heard that it really needs to be someone with specific razor honing experience and not just a knife sharpener.

    Thanks in advance.

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    I think this razor from the SRP library is the model you have.
    Wostenholm, George & Son "Pipe" 5/8 Etched - Straight Razor Place Library
    There are also many examples of the pipe razor to be found in the razors section of the forum. I think the thread is titled The IXL Pipe Shop.
    http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...pipe-shop.html
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    Quote Originally Posted by chicagosteel View Post
    I've heard that it really needs to be someone with specific razor honing experience and not just a knife sharpener.

    Thanks in advance.
    Yes, you're correct.

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    Wow thank you! That is exactly what I have. Will take a look at that thread. Pretty pleased that it is probably that old. I assumed it was from the 1900s. Just have to decide who to have it honed by and grab myself a strop and some soap!

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    It sounds like you are moving in a good direction. Nice score on the razor. You are right on track. Someone has done their research well.
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