Thread: The Early Wostenholms (Pre-Son)

I found this early Wostenholm (1815-1823) a while ago, and Traveller did a wonderful job restoring it. (I suggested an Earth-as-seen-from-space theme on the scales, but otherwise asked him do let his creative instinct flow.)

Anyway...I've searched the forums and the internet, but I cannot find another plain old Wostenholm. (Everything I find is Wostenholm & Son.)

Where are all the other early Wostenholm razors? (There have to be thousands more out there...somewhere!)

Thanks,
Christopher

Simply beautiful!!!!! Enjoy it.

If there are thousands, I'd like to know where. They are probably hanging out with lost socks

FWIW, for a mere $38 I scored this dead mint, possibly NEW OLD STOCK George Wostenholms & Sons "Celebrated I*XL Razor" from ebay. Mint box. Absolutely perfect- in fact,more perfect than alot of NEW razors I have purchased as of late.

It honed beautifully and is ready to shave. My FIRST Wostenholm- I hope I can find some more.Best of luck on your new aquisition.

I really like Wostenholm blades. I really like the work Traveler does. Enjoy. I received an ebay purchase last week, a 6/8s square point which es never honed for 12.50. I has a break in the scales at the wedge pin that come CA is holding together well enough. I may rescale it in the spring. If my son has time to take a pic I'll post later.

I got this one (top razor) for $30. It has a wonderful feeling in my hand, balance and heft.

unrestored carved bone scales Wostenholm,

Enjoy
Tim

Lt.Arclight, What kind of hone are your displaying with your Wostenholm? I have one very similar. It is very heavy for its size. Are they proper Arkansas Stones, or what? My stone does a good job. I used it with my Wostenholm IXL Fine India Steel for a great edge. That razor I use for beard left unshaven for too many days. I am pleased with Wostenholm blades. I traded off one other one. I had convinced myself that it was too many times honed. Now I regret the trade.

Originally Posted by oldblades

unrestored carved bone scales Wostenholm,

Enjoy
Tim

It looks like mine! Do you ever plan to restore it? Just curious.

Me =)

Originally Posted by timberrr59

Lt.Arclight, What kind of hone are your displaying with your Wostenholm? I have one very similar. It is very heavy for its size. Are they proper Arkansas Stones, or what? My stone does a good job. I used it with my Wostenholm IXL Fine India Steel for a great edge. That razor I use for beard left unshaven for too many days. I am pleased with Wostenholm blades. I traded off one other one. I had convinced myself that it was too many times honed. Now I regret the trade.

The hone under the razor is my Blue/Green Escher.

Hmm - this could of course be a J. Wostenholm, couldn't it? They were often signed with the surname only - unlike George Wostenholm (earlier Worstenholme) who virtually always singe, 'G.', 'Geo.' or 'George'. Just a thought.

As to where they all went, I have quite a few.................