Thread: Finds: Wade & Butcher and James Barlow & Sons

Hey all!

I visited a few antique stores today with the wife and came across these babies (hopefully attached).

I'd still consider myself a newbie (shaving for over a year), and I've been looking for more razors to add to my collection. I really liked the feel of my Great Grandfather's Wade & Butcher, and have been looking for one to either fix up or just start shaving with. I'm not very knowledgable, so if anyone would like to comment on these, I'd be super appreciative.

1) Wade & Butcher Sheffield 6/8" (with Arrow) - and maybe black horn or bone? Not sure. Bought for $60

2) I think this is a 5/8" "James Barlow & Sons | Manufactures Sheffield | Corporate Mark" The scales also say "The Old English Razor." Bought for $25.

I could actually take hair off my arm with both of them. Both are in great condition, and have straight to slight smile. I think I did well?? Any info would be awesome. Thanks so much!

Darren