Thread: Wheatley brothers. Little cut throat razor.

Hello! Tell who that knows about this razor. When did these come out? Why it has such small dimensions (thickness 3.2 mm, width 9+ mm). Also interested in the material scales. In General, I would be grateful for any information.

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I'd check your width of the blade measurement again. It looks bigger than 9mm in the photo.

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Bob

Oh, I'm sorry. Not 9+, and 14+ mm. Corner is obtained ~ 13°. But still it is small. Gives a great shave, but a little surprised by the size. I've never seen a razor like that before. I can only assume that it is difficult places on the face. Links these I visited previously, but would still thank you.

Originally Posted by esveka

Oh, I'm sorry. Not 9+, and 14+ mm. Corner is obtained ~ 13°. But still it is small. Gives a great shave, but a little surprised by the size. I've never seen a razor like that before. I can only assume that it is difficult places on the face. Links these I visited previously, but would still thank you.

No need to be sorry. Looks like you have a roughly 9/16 sized razor which is on the small side for a normal sized razor. There are 3/8 sized razors but I believe they are mainly used for trimming mustaches and beards. Most barbers in the recent past used 5/8 sized razors because that is all they needed to get the job don't and they cost less than the larger sized razors.

I have and use razors in the 4/8, 9/16 and 5/8 range on a regular basis. they do shave well. Size is a personal preference thing.

Bob

Originally Posted by BobH

Most barbers in the recent past used 5/8 sized razors because that is all they needed to get the job don't and they cost less than the larger sized razors.

Amen to that, brother.

8/8 Filies go for silly money and the 4/8s go for peanuts. Im lucky to have both but the 4/8 shaves every bit as good as the big un.

I have noticed that if a large bristle has grown, it is better to take a wide full or almost wedge from Sheffield: it is easier to cope. But in the problem areas they are not as convenient to shave. But this is a narrow razor copes. Let us assume that you have clarified this question for me. I'm still waiting for answers to other questions: the time of manufacture of the razor (at least before 1900 or after), and the material scales. And one more question: is Wheatley Brothers high, medium or low?