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06-19-2008, 02:29 AM #1Senior Member
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11/8 Wolstenholm wedge!!!
I am now the proud owner of a beautiful George Wolstenholm razor.
It is about 11/8 but slightly bigger in the wider parts. (I'll get better measurements when I get a hold of some calipers or something) This thing is heavy! The spine is super thick too.
Its stamped only on one side with:
GEORGE WOLSTENHOLM & SONS
CELEBRATED I-XL RAZOR
WASHINGTON WORKS
SHEFFIELD
Please excuse the horrid picture phone images...the GF broke her camera and I don't have one...Theres a picture of it next to my red imp and in my hand with my giant watch. Here is the Ebay address Vintage GeorgeWostenholm & Son Razor Sheffield UK - eBay (item 260249265900 end time Jun-15-08 09:01:12 PDT)
What do you guys think? Ive never spent nearly this much on a razor before... On the toe end there is a nasty gouge in the steel. The wedge appears to be made of lead, possible to offset the weight of the blade. Does anyone know anything else about this razor or the company? I haven't looked around about it yet. I think this is my favorite razor so far! I'm still contemplating on what to do with it...
Thanks for looking
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06-19-2008, 02:36 AM #2Senior Member
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WOW that is huge, must be on the heavy side. I can just imagine it sliding on it's own weight, cutting everything on it way.
Great razor, pricy but nice.
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06-19-2008, 02:40 AM #3Senior Member
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That thing is not a razor,,,it's a meat cleaver.. That being said,,I like it. Enjoy it , it should shave tree trunk sized hair.
Having Fun Shaving
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06-19-2008, 02:50 AM #4Senior Member
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Yeah, that is HUGE! Who owned it last, Sweeney Todd?
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06-19-2008, 02:54 AM #5Senior Member
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What a monster!! Great grab!
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06-19-2008, 04:25 AM #6Senior Member
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Could I get a counter job at your butcher shop?
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06-19-2008, 04:31 AM #7The Razor Whisperer
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Nice man! You should really just sell it to me. George Wostenholms are great razors by the way.
Seriously, I'll buy it. lol
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06-19-2008, 04:34 AM #8Senior Member
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I've seen those George Wolstenholm razors go for well-over $100.00 I have an 8/8+.
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06-19-2008, 04:58 AM #9Senior Member
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I wish i had tree trunk hair! Sorry Philidelph, no one ever touching this baby!
I want more already! I wonder if i can find one any bigger?
might just have to get a plane blade...and make one...
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06-19-2008, 05:52 AM #10Super Shaver
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Son of a ß¡+¢# that's a monster, and for a great price. The damage won't even affect its performance I bet. Nice haul!
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