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03-05-2015, 05:41 PM #1Member
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Just bought for 8 quid...
Quite excited about this one.
Joseph Wostenholm & Sons EBRO. Date on scales shows 8/10 03 (hope it's 1903 rather than 2003
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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.Last edited by vjanda; 03-05-2015 at 05:45 PM.
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03-05-2015, 05:55 PM #2Senior Member
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Awesome buy!
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03-05-2015, 06:11 PM #3Member
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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.
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03-05-2015, 06:57 PM #4Senior Member
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Very nice find, should clean up easily, congrats.
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03-05-2015, 07:08 PM #5rhensley
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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.
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03-05-2015, 07:19 PM #6Member
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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.Last edited by vjanda; 03-05-2015 at 07:24 PM.
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03-05-2015, 08:17 PM #7Senior Member
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What's that? About $13 u.s.? Great buy!!!
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03-05-2015, 08:34 PM #8Incidere in dimidium
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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.
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!
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It was in original condition, faded red, well-worn, but nice.
This was and still is my favorite combination; beautiful, original, and worn.
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03-06-2015, 08:45 AM #9Senior Member
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Very nice, little neatsfoot oil on those scales and they'll buff up into something quite beautiful too.
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03-07-2015, 02:33 AM #10Member
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Awesome score!
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