Thread: Anyone know about this razor?

Does the blade say Wade and Butcher anywhere? Im guessing that the box may be W&B but the razor may not be. But still, a razor made in the USA is a great razor. I think you would be better off just cleaning it up to help cut down on any rust getting worse and keep it as a piece of your history.

I have my father's razor which I think belonged to my grandfather. It is Cool to have but I would not recommend starting with it. If it were me I would get the hang of it with your new Dovo and preserve it. If you get to the point as many of us do where you are collecting them and restore them to at least some degree I would still NOT start with your heirloom. Many or Dare I say most of us who have done so have had those "uh oh" moments. You don't want that to happen to your grandfather's razor.
Aaron I saw that frown too but I have almost decided it is a shadow that made it look like a frown.
Jerry, could that be a Wade and Butcher Special made for US market? If it is that might change it for my opinion's sake. The WB Special I have is a fabulous shaver. If so i might get that thing restored and use it.

Edit: ...restored and use it AFTER you are accustomed to shaving with a SR.

Put a light coat of oil on it...put it away, for now.

Give it to your son, so he can pass it on. Family heirlooms are priceless, and part of your history.

Thanks for the information. I will clean it and put some oil on it for now. It is an heirloom that I will hold on to until I pass it down. I did attach a little better picture of the stamp. Hope everyone has a great day!

Originally Posted by Jwhall

Thanks for the information. I will clean it and put some oil on it for now. It is an heirloom that I will hold on to until I pass it down. I did attach a little better picture of the stamp. Hope everyone has a great day!

Good choice for the time being. After you get the hang of it I think I would clean it up and use it. There's something special about using an heirloom especially if you have fond memories of the person it came from. Also I think it's a tribute to them to revitalize something that came from them...a memorial of sorts. Just do it right so you don't get the OH $#!+ moment.