Thread: Just bought a George Wostenholm and sons pipe razor

So my questions is...was it worth it? Are they good razors? Mine says on the side of the blade "the original and only genuine pip razor- manufactured solely by- geo wostenholm and son- mark granted a.d. 1694"
It shows a pipe on the tang and the blade. Any input would be greatly appreciated. I thank you in advance!
cheers
renan
heres the link
George Wostenholm & Sons Pipe Razor SHAVE READY 11/16" Straight Razor Sheffield | eBay

Link just takes me to ebay homepage haha. As long as there are no nicks, cracks, or chips in the blades, Wostenholm made excellent razors, I have one and I love it. Congrats!

Well?

It was worth it to you and that what counts.

The link didn't take me your razor so I have no idea what kind of shape it's in. Hopefully you did your homework and knew what to look for and what you were bidding on.
Wostenholm's are good razors and if in any kind of shape at all will serve you well.

When you receive your new toy, post some pics of it for us to see.

I have a wotsie, that after restore cost me close to what you paid. It is an excellent shaver ( one of my best). I think you'll be happy with it, if not I'll take it off you're hands for what you paid ( doubt it will happen). Double O

Here is the item number in case the link doesn't work.
110912661241
Thanks again!

Looks pretty good to my untrained eye. If you are asking was it worth it monetarily, this site has a policy against monetary worth evaluations.

Bob

I've got one of those that is very like that one except mine has the horn scales dyed to look like tortoise. My particular copy took a long time to hone but I don't know if that is typical. If you know how to hone and have the tools , no problem. Otherwise go to member services in the SRP classifieds and you'll find members who offer honing and restoration for a nominal fee.

BobH,
Thanks for the input. I appreciate it. When I asked "was it worth it?" I was asking if i made a good buy or not. I didn't want a monetary evaluation of the item. Just advice on the buy.

Originally Posted by rplora

BobH,
Thanks for the input. I appreciate it. When I asked "was it worth it?" I was asking if i made a good buy or not. I didn't want a monetary evaluation of the item. Just advice on the buy.

I see what you mean and like I said it looks pretty good to my untrained eye. I have 3 vintage Sheffield razors that I haven't used yet because I need to hone them. So yes I think they are a good buy quality wise or I would not have acquired them and they do have a good reputation. Generally when the question by a beginner, such as myself, of worth arises it can mean did I pay too much. In the end the real test of worth is if it does a satisfactory job for you. There are a few measures of worth, sorry to have misunderstood you.

Bob

Originally Posted by BobH

I see what you mean and like I said it looks pretty good to my untrained eye. I have 3 vintage Sheffield razors that I haven't used yet because I need to hone them. So yes I think they are a good buy quality wise or I would not have acquired them and they do have a good reputation. Generally when the question by a beginner, such as myself, of worth arises it can mean did I pay too much. In the end the real test of worth is if it does a satisfactory job for you. There are a few measures of worth, sorry to have misunderstood you.

Bob

Bobh,
Thanks brutha!
I totally appreciate your input and advice. This little transition to straight razor shaving has become quite fun. Lol. And addicting.
RL