Thread: Geo. Wostenholm

I bought this one on eBay, thought it was cool looking what can you tell me. I found some info online but can't find anything that looks exactly like it. Even if its not salvagable I think it pretty neat, its still sharp as all get out.

That razor is perfectly usable, just send it out to a pro to have it honed. You will find that it will take and hold an edge for quite some time. I am personally a fan of Wosty's & most all framebacks. If you find that you don't care for it, pm me. All I would do to it before sending it off would be to hand polish it with your favorite metal polish (be careful as a dull razor is still quite sharp!) & get it in the mail to your favorite, or even a new one, honer. You will be pleased I am sure...

Nothing wrong with that. I've got the same razor and it is a fantastic shaver. Get it honed and use it.

Well alright then, I will send it out and give it a whirl. The scales are in pretty rough shape on the back side they're kinda falling apart, what wood should I use to bring it back to original? It also has a pretty good smile...so should I have someone square it up first too? Does anyone know how old it is?( im into history so Im gooing to try and find out as much as possible). Why frameback, whats the difference?

Originally Posted by Joffutt

Well alright then, I will send it out and give it a whirl. The scales are in pretty rough shape on the back side they're kinda falling apart, what wood should I use to bring it back to original? It also has a pretty good smile...so should I have someone square it up first too? Does anyone know how old it is?( im into history so Im gooing to try and find out as much as possible). Why frameback, whats the difference?

Horn is what I would use, more to the period and makes for good scales.

NO! Don't square it. A smile is better for shaving! Frown is what you don't want. You are able to hone a smile for a very comfortable and manubrable blade on the face.

My best guess is early 1800 to mid 1800, just a guess, I'm no expert and only going on what I have seen here.

My Wosty is late 1800 or early 1900 and is a superb shaver. You did good with that one. I would love to shave with a frame back some day and I think a Wostolholms would be one of the best. Congratulations and enjoy good shaves! Double O

I won't square it, I took the scales off and started cleaning up the razor. It's a little more work then I thought but it will be wort it. What kind of horn? I see there is a ton of water buffalo horn on the bay, but what does everyone use?

Well as shooter stated a dull razor is still pretty sharp, I was trying to sand out some pitting and sliced my thumb open pretty good. It was an ohhhh $h*t and boy oh boy did it bleed. It super glued it up and have since been on a quest to get a sanding jig set up. Still wonering on what kind of horn to use though.

Yep, that's a good one...but one thing is for sure: Now you KNOW!

Originally Posted by Joffutt

Does anyone know how old it is?

A clear picture of the stamp would help to date the razor? or post whats on the stamp.

I love any Sheffield razor. They take an edge easy and hold it well. Were I you, I'd send it to Glen, AKA, "gssixgun." He does beautiful work on razors.