Thread: got a old ixl wostenholm today

Just saw this thread and thought I'd bring it around again....

I am definately a recent convert to Wostenholm. Bought a 'Washington Works' (1848-1891) I-XL wedge recently (actually, I've seen it described as 1/8 hollow) that is perhaps my most comfortable shave. I also recently got a 'Rockingham Works' (~1826-1847) I-XL full hollow on the cheap that is in the process of being cleaned up and honed. No original scales on this one, but it is one beautiful razor with beautiful lines.

This really grabbed me. I picked up a Wosty IXL back in April and did nothing with it. I've hauled it out and I think I might start seeing what edge I can put on it. It's clean and I think it's still got a decent bevel. Might just need the 8K and finishing.

Originally Posted by LawsonStone

This really grabbed me. I picked up a Wosty IXL back in April and did nothing with it. I've hauled it out and I think I might start seeing what edge I can put on it. It's clean and I think it's still got a decent bevel. Might just need the 8K and finishing.

Hone that Wostie up and you will be a convert! I have three Wostenholms and they are all outstanding shavers. Definitely my favorites!

Hey upon your encouragement, I busted out the Wosty. It didn't need much cleaning up. After about 10 strokes on the 1K Norton, the edge felt "very sharp kitchen knife sharp" so I decided to move on up the line to the 4K, 8K, and then the 12K Naniwa, the green CrOx paste on a fabric strop, unpasted fabric, then leather. Except for the last two, where 40 on fabric, 80 on leather is my habit, I decided to go light on the stones.

This AM gave it a try. Very very happy! I just shaved off my mustache and goatee after 35+ years, so that area is very tender and I'm using my old DE on it. But everywhere else, the Wosty smoothly took off the hair, drew no blood, and acted like a long-lost great-uncle full of stories and good humor.

Since this was given to me, I feel like I have sort of won a shaving lottery!

Thanks for alerting me to an unrecognized treasure sitting in my bathroom cabinet!

Originally Posted by Stroker

Hone that Wostie up and you will be a convert! I have three Wostenholms and they are all outstanding shavers. Definitely my favorites!

Originally Posted by LawsonStone

I just shaved off my mustache and goatee after 35+ years

Lawson,

Isn't it remarkable how SR shaving makes you do things you wouldn't normally do? Not to worry though, a very natural reaction

Ryan

I have this one and absolutely love it.

I was just talking about that razor the other day - I'd forgotten who had her.