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That is likely the Hexe what done that! ;)

Indeed, an old wedge which is not rusted/honed/stropped to death should be left alone IMO.
The ones I have were probably done a century or more ago.
I tend to think the advent of the Hexe...

An old Fredrick Reynolds. Deeply reground. Minus notch so shorter.
Scales are Ern (USA) variant of Zepp and Ern Jr scales. German Silver.
I think stamped in Germany and assembled in USA. 1930's?...

Thanks, Matt! An example such as yours is exemplary.
It could have been a more contemporary grinder as well. Looks sweet.
Enjoy!

They always shave great. Not much hone wear on some since...

Seems the factories actually did some. Cutlers/experienced grinders were common back when.

I suppose as the experience and learning curve was acquired, The old strop-worn wedge was a perfect blank...

With 'Barber's Use' on the tang it is a FBU wedge which was reground. The absence of the notch is typical as the thin grind would not support it.
Nice Hot-rod razor, that!