Hi All,
As the title suggests, I am trying to score this razor, fully intending to restore it to it's former glory.
I really like the shape of the blade. :hmmm:
Could anyone post opinions, comments and/or info about this one?
It is a GEORGE WOSTENHOLM IXL WASHINGTON WORKS 1848-70S RAZOR (apparently).
That doesn't look too bad as it is. Good luck! :)
Nice looking razor, looks like nice easy restore for a first try, although I've never actually restored one so I could be wrong lol
-dan-
Looks like it's been honed down quite a bit, but it should still take a good edge. I really like Wostenholm steel, I think they're rather underrated.
Looks like it will clean up very nicely-- scales are GREAT for a razor that age!
Looks like a very nice razor!
I just started this year straight shaving and at this time I'm also working on my first restoration. Mine is a Wade & Butcher Medium Hollow Ground I picked up on ebay for a bargain.
Anyway yours doesn't seem to be in very bad condition and won't need an excessive job.
Like I've been told, my advice is to first remove the scales ( be very careful, your scales look good! ) so you could sandpaper and nicely polish the blade.
You could choose not to remove the scales but it will make it harder for you to sandpaper and work effeciently on the blade and you won't be able to clean the part that is inside the scales.
Don't be afraid to start with very low sandpaper grit ( around 200 ) and move up the grits up to 1500 - 2000. But don't rush and be sure to remove all the pitting or at least as much as you want before moving up the grit, otherwise you would have to start all over again or end up with some pitting still there.
Be patient and work hard, you'll be nicely rewarded in the end!
Bugger - I missed it :boohoo:
But I made them work for it....hehehehe
If anyone wants to get rid of a blade of this shape please PM me.