Thread: 11/8 Wolstenholm wedge!!!

Amazing size! I think you are starting a new trend... shaving by beard intimidation. The whiskers just run; nevermind actually cutting them down.

OMG! Ahhhhhhh!



Sean

That's a very cool razor!

BTW, just an observation. I have the exact same floor tiles!

I dont think that is pricey at all for what you have. Once cleaned up will fetch for over $200.

That's a serious wedge. Great find, unusual

If you would like some new scales for that thing, let me know before I head out in July.

I think I have an axe handle laying around that *might* fit.....


Nice snag!


v/r

Allen

Wow what a HUGE piece of steel.

That's way to dangerous to shave with.
I Holland we got special disposal units for things like that. For your own safety I suggest you send it to me.

I'll dispose for you free of charge

Real beauty...

WOW, nearly as wide as it is long!!!!


That much steel moves it from the realm grooming implement to potential combat weapon. It's got to be illegal in the UK.

I think that you got an absolutely great deal on that razor; I would be happy to pay at least double what you paid for a razor like that in the condition that you got it in. Enjoy!

I presently use an old George Wolstenholm & Sons in my rotation. It's not a wedge.

I don't like saying how good some razors are because the price goes up.
Lets' just say it's lucky for some of my neighbouring European Countries that the likes of Wolstenholm stopped making razors. My razor is 100 years old and has so much refinement and class about it, it makes modern razors look amateurish. By this I mean it sits well in the hand. It balances superbly during the shave. It hones easily and well. It is takes a very sharp edge and gives a close shave. Mine has a deliberate smile which is fantastic for under the nose and chin. There is no dangerous spike, it's just curved and shaped for comfort in use. Yes the carbon steel has tarnished, but the edge isn't crumbling. The handle isn't beautiful. It's bone, it works well and it will still work in another 100 years time. The work and craftsmanship is obvious to anybody who understands straight razors.

It was made at a time when very wealthy gentlemen could afford to demand and pay for the best. It does not surprise me that it's so good and it doesn't surprise me that you can not buy the same quality today. Nobody would pay the asking price.

Enjoy yours, it is, Im sure a well designed quality instrument.
Incidentally, if you are going to rescale it, you should take a good look at the original scales as I am sure they balance the blade superbly. You should weigh the balance weight and scales and try to replicate the weight in any renovation. Because of the weight of the blade, I think this attention to detail will be essential to maintain the razors performance. The wedge probably is lead as that was a material that was in common use in the razor industry at the turn of the last century.