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Thread: Need a scales recommendation...

  1. 02-02-2012, 03:38 AM #11
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    I already sent the blade to Glen so I don't have better pics (these were from the ebay ad)

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  2. 02-02-2012, 02:30 PM #12
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    That is a more "modern" grind IXL. It will make an excellent shaver. Round pointed and with double stabilizers. I would say anything goes. Bone would be nice.
    While we are here with this pic, see the top-heavy fraction on the razors scale? I have seen those numerous times. I suspect that was how honemeisters remembered the necessary strokes on coarse and fine hones. Any ideas?
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  3. 02-02-2012, 03:24 PM #13
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    When you say "Modern" you mean early to mid 1900's or still possible late 1800's?

    Just curious, I bought this because it was CHEAP and I really wanted a Wustenholm, and it just feels right, once Glen puts new scales on it and shines/hones her up I expect she will be a fun shaver
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  4. 02-02-2012, 04:44 PM #14
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    Possible late 1800's. The box says England as I suspect the tang does. Post 1891. Could be 30 years newer though. The style is of later Wostenhom.
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  5. 02-02-2012, 05:13 PM #15
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    Ah well, would have been nice if it was 1800's but either way I've wanted a Wostenholm for a while so it was a good purchase...(Gotta feed the RAD somehow LOL)
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  6. 02-11-2012, 06:36 AM #16
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    Well, I got the razor back today and once again am impressed with the work Glen does I went with Horn (Glen had a set that happened to fit )


    I present for your viewing pleasure, the finished Wustenholm

    Note: I did not take these pics, Glen sent them to me after he finished working his magic on this beauty before he shipped it back to me

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