It started out as a good day.

**ndw76** · 02-28-2009, 06:54 AM

Like I said, it started out as a good day. I was getting a great shave from my new Wade and Butcher that came from ebay when my shave was interupted in a good way. A parcel arrived. Another old razor from ebay which I was planning to clean up. I finished my shave (Wade and Butcher hollow ground did a great job), went upstairs and opened my parcel. Thats when things started to go bad.
The Wright and Wilhelmy Co razor with a beautiful barbers notch and a thumb notch which I was looking forward to lovingly cleaning up had a dirty big crack. And its right at the end next to the tang. So the razor is useless. I thought at least I could use the black celluloid scales, but I broke these when I was removing the blade.
The razor didn't even come in a razor box, so I don't even have a box to show for my money.
So now I have to throw the razor and the broken scales in the bin.

**ben.mid** · 02-28-2009, 07:36 AM

Everyone buys a dog now & then. It's a good idea to ask the seller about chips & cracks, but in the excitement of a last minute find they can slip through the net!
How far does the crack extent towards the spine? I've seen some great modifications to overcome this. I'll try to find a photo.

**ndw76** · 02-28-2009, 08:00 AM

The crack extends about a quarter of an inch towards the spine and then curves towards the toe of the blade. Any restoration of this blade will be beyond my skills. I will post a photo of it as soon as I can and if anyone wants it I will give it away for the cost of postage.

**ndw76** · 02-28-2009, 09:07 AM

here is a picture of the blade. I have circled the crack to make it easier to see.
If anyone is up to the challenge I will gladly pass it on to you for the cost of postage.

**ben.mid** · 02-28-2009, 09:28 AM

Done! How much is postage? Before you hand it out, do consider that that can be modified into a shaver. You'd have to grind a section of heel away though.

**ndw76** · 02-28-2009, 09:30 AM

send me your address in a PM and I'll find out what postage will cost. I'm not sure how much to England, but to the US it would cost about $3.00 USD.

**the wanderer** · 03-01-2009, 02:03 AM

rats I came too late...

If ben bails can I have next dibs?

**ndw76** · 03-01-2009, 02:11 AM

Ok, you are second on the list waitind for a second chance offer.

**Del1r1um** · 03-01-2009, 02:39 AM

Originally Posted by ndw76

Ok, you are second on the list waitind for a second chance offer.

put me in third if the first two don't work... Always a step behind!

**ndw76** · 03-01-2009, 07:40 AM

Ok, so first dibs is Ben.mid. Then The wanderer, and third in line is Del1r1um.

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