Thread: Wade & Butcher's

You should go back and get that "For Barber's Use" razor. Unfortunately, because you aren't a Barber, you'll have to send it to someone who is. I'm not a Barber, but I can dress up like one real quick. Next please?

Never pass on a W&B that is in good condition... I have a few now, love them all.

M

It would appear that the three Wade & Butcher's I've picked up are the only good deals I'll find on antique razors locally. The only real collector in town doesn't shave with a straight razor, but has a wonderful collection and knows what his razors are worth so I'll be spending big money if I decide to purchase from him in the future. I'm eyeing two Dubl Duck Goldedge razors that he has in his collection.

I'm in the process of hand sanding the blades of two of the W&B's that I purchased but I'll need a stronger grit sandpaper to make any real progress.

Today I shaved with a Genco Master Barber that I picked up in another town for $25. It appears to have never been used and came with the original box. The razor even retains its original mirror finish and absolutely no hone wear. After a considerate amount of work on a Crox balsa wood strop(I don't have a hone) I managed to get a sharp edge on the razor and stropped it on a Filly from ruprazor.com that arrived in the mail today. For the first time In the three weeks I've been shaving with a straight razor I achieved a bbs shave without requiring any against the grain or across the grain passes. Either my skill has greatly improved or having a real strop helped me to finally get a razor shaving sharp.

I can finally see a future devoid of cartridge razors and disposable blades. Thank you straightrazorplace. You've transformed shaving from a mundane daily task into the most anticipated part of my morning.

Blake Milliner