My first Wade and Butcher

**Havachat45** · 09-14-2011, 03:40 AM

I finally scored my first Wade and Butcher on eBay today - for under US$25.
It's a bit of a mess and I'm looking forward to restoring it.
I reckon horn scales would be nice.
I think it is a wedge. If it is then it will be my first as well.
Any thoughts or comments are welcome.
Geoff

**bottomfeeder** · 09-14-2011, 04:30 AM

She's a beaut!

I just scored my first today as well. In fact it was my first razor period.Does need restoration but definitely shows proimse. I posted pics over on the show and tell forum if you get a chance to take a glance.

**rarreola** · 09-14-2011, 05:19 AM

nice catch.

**docholiday** · 09-14-2011, 06:07 AM

Great blade, be carefull with the nice etching when you polish it.

**planetocean** · 09-14-2011, 06:37 AM

I like the etching and the hollow point. For what I have seen on eBay lately $25 is a great buy.

Any idea on its age?

**DLB** · 09-14-2011, 06:46 AM

Congratulations. It should clean up very nicely.

My Wade and Butcher is one of the "smoothest" shavers in my collection. Gliding silently across my face, it gently removes everything in its path. I hope you love yours as much as I love mine.

Happy Shaving!

**johnmrson** · 09-14-2011, 06:48 AM

Very nice pick up

**diyguy** · 09-14-2011, 01:27 PM

Congrats. What are the existing scales made of? Horn? I scored a razor with horn scales that looked to be in similar condition. They ultimately sanded up pretty clean. Depending on how deep the "chip" is in yours, you might be able to do the same without having to replace the scales???? Good luck and have fun.

**KrazieSj** · 09-14-2011, 02:07 PM

Nice looking razor. My W&B is amazing. Super sharp and smooth shave but it seems really forgiving. Either that or it's biding its time to bite me when I'm not looking.

**Havachat45** · 09-18-2011, 04:04 PM

Originally Posted by diyguy

Congrats. What are the existing scales made of? Horn? I scored a razor with horn scales that looked to be in similar condition. They ultimately sanded up pretty clean. Depending on how deep the "chip" is in yours, you might be able to do the same without having to replace the scales???? Good luck and have fun.

I believe that they may be horn, however, I think they are toast given the wire holding them together at the wedge end.
It's in the mail ATM and I'll know more when it arrives - and I take more pictures.
I'm looking forward to working with something other than acrylic, maybe horn or bone.

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