Printable View
Attachment 195077
Quite excited about this one.
Joseph Wostenholm & Sons EBRO. Date on scales shows 8/10 03 (hope it's 1903 rather than 2003 ;))
I bought it for less than £8 in eastern Europe.
Can't wait to restore it. Judging by pics it's in good nick apart from dirt and rust.
I heard they're a smooth operator.
Awesome buy!
I got lucky.
He initially posted 2 razors in the add but didn't photograph the sides with the markings.
As soon as he emailed me the additional pics I snapped up the EBRO.
Should be with me tomorrow morning. Fine sandpaper and polishing paste ready for action.
Very nice find, should clean up easily, congrats.
Bob
I really like the looks of that type razor. I still have difficulty honing but they look awesome. One question though what is a quid. I have trouble with the monetary system of other countries. we had an exchange student from spain and I went to see her and her family. I ended up giving her my wallet and let her pay when needed. I know that here in the usa a buck is a dollar 2 bits is a quarter and so on. really nice find on that blade.
Yes the shape reminds me of the Wade and Butchers which are very highly sought after.
This is the first such razor that I acquired. I hope honing won't be too difficult.
A quid btw is slang for one pound sterling (gbp) aka squid :)
A bit like you local doll hairs I guess.
What's that? About $13 u.s.? Great buy!!!
EBROs are fine razors - mine is one of my favourites. They are indeed similar (IMHO) to W&Bs. Both are excellent, one has more of a cult following, therefore is priced accordingly following the whim of the market. I think you'll be *very* happy with it.Quote:
Originally Posted by vjanda
As for honing, I find that a layer of tape or two helps with any 1/4-hollow or near wedge blade, but that is very much personal preference. Mine took quite a bit of patience with the initial bevel set as quite a bit of steel had to be removed to deal with a couple of nicks, but that has really been the biggest issue.
Nice find! :tu
Very nice, little neatsfoot oil on those scales and they'll buff up into something quite beautiful too.
Awesome score!
Nice SCORE :tu
Good luck with the restoration!
Hope they turn out to become great razors (again).
B.
