Thread: 6/8 wostenholm Patent Hollow Ground

found this awesome (at least i think) George Wostenholm and sons Patent Hollow Ground. I couldn't find one on SRP so i thought i'd share it. It's a near wedge with horn scales and a lead wedge. the stamp reads George Wostenholm and Sons celebrated IXL razor, washington works, Shefield. if anybody can help with the age or information i would appreciate it.
Like i said i think it's a beauty. i find myself going out in the garage just to look at it. can't wait to get it restored so i can bring it in and look at it. is this weird?

This might be a place to start:
LINK:http://straightrazorpalace.com/show-...ostenholm.html

Agreed, that's a good looking razor. Wanting to pick up a shoulderless one myself.

In the garage? Heck, I'd be using it.

Nothing wrong with admiring your blades. I'm sure a lot of us do that. Your blade reminds me of my Holley Mfg. razor. That razor was practically screaming my name when I saw it in the antique store. Despite the tiny chips in the edge and my complete inexperience in honing at the time, I still bought it and passed over five other razors with nice edges.

That is a beautiful razor. I would be shaving with it asap.

Congratulations

Jonathan

Originally Posted by Mechromancer

In the garage? Heck, I'd be using it.

Only reason it's in the garage is because I'm cleaning it up ! (If you guys had to choose between getting a Dubl Duck goldedge sharpened for your first shave or this one, which would you choose?)

Originally Posted by tintin

Only reason it's in the garage is because I'm cleaning it up ! (If you guys had to choose between getting a Dubl Duck goldedge sharpened for your first shave or this one, which would you choose?)

Hate to say it but I learned on and love Sheffields. DD's are a Solingen brand and they are like peas in a pod in many ways. Not dissing them but each Sheffield has a personality. They were made by hand forging til around the end of the first WW. Every one I have though very sharp is a different angle and experience and, a different honing experience.
Enjoy it!!
~Richard

Originally Posted by tintin

...If you guys had to choose between getting a Dubl Duck goldedge sharpened for your first shave or this one, which would you choose?

Smiling shoulderless wins with me, every time.

Jonathan