Wade & Butcher FBU, the wait's finally over

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When I first started using a straight razor about 5 years ago this was the razor I always envisioned one day owning.
To me the Wade & Butcher For Barbers Use epitomises what a straight razor should be, a big no nonsance, one slip cut throat, Sweeny Todd style and finally I found one that exceeds my expectations.
To say that this razor was made in the 1800s makes the mind boggle, I know it was made for one purpose but to me it's a little piece of art. If one thing that I'm proud of my English heritage is that we know how to make great razors! For its size its such a smooth shaver and I'm so glad I finally got to own one.

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Couldn't agree more, they are my favourite blade!

I can see the pic now....

WOW! That's the one brother and it's in pristine shape, I agree, they are a piece of art IMO, and that is a beauty...that looks like a solid 8/8 or 9/8?

Can't get the pic I wanted uploaded for some reason :thinking:
Will post better pics when I can!

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Great looking razor. Congrats!

Its a solid 8/8 with some hone wear thats a little toe heavy but it honed up very nicely. The original horn scales are almost perfect. Couldn't be happier.:o

Wow
That is one awesome piece.

Congrats

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Originally Posted by markbignosekelly

Its a solid 8/8 with some hone wear thats a little toe heavy but it honed up very nicely. The original horn scales are almost perfect. Couldn't be happier.:o

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I'm assuming you've had a shave with it, what did you think?

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Originally Posted by Phrank

I'm assuming you've had a shave with it, what did you think?

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For its size its incredibly smooth. Just had a nice relaxing Sunday evening shave. Happy days.

very nice , I have owned a few but had to let them go for one reason or another .. very nice !!

Outstanding score Mark. I have quite a few razors in my rotation ranging from U.S made,Germany,Japan,Spain,Sweden,France,Italy etc. But find myself anticipating the use of my big Sheffield Greaves,Wostys and W&B's more than any.Good luck on your journey ! And kudos on your selection !

I've never met a Wade and Butcher I didn't like. Very nice mark. My W&B's have always given me great shaves. bj

Good looking piece, though I prefer the stacked washers look.

Gongrats on getting the one you've been looking for. And GREAT to hear it met your expectations. They really are beautiful shavers.

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Pretty, i'll agree!

Congrats my friend!!!! Very nice score...........

Congrat's, that's a damn fine razor.

Very nice indeed Sir [emoji106][emoji145]

Very nice looking razor. Maybe one day I'll get similar one :)

Beautiful razor!!! How did you hone the round part of the edge? I'm very curious about it

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Originally Posted by Basetta70

Beautiful razor!!! How did you hone the round part of the edge? I'm very curious about it

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Thanks basetta. You can use a number of different strokes like the rolling X stroke or 45° X stroke. This video will explain better than I can.

gssixgun Honing a Smiling Wedge part 1.wmv: http://youtu.be/wEtb9k3APYM

Where are they sold?

Man that's nice!! One of those is definately on my "must have" list. I just have to figure out how to get it without having to re-mortgaging the house...
Congrats!!

Pete<:-}