Thread: Wissdom

So I had no Wiss razor and had been looking for a nice example.
Since I have been anti-purchase as of late, I saw this on the fleabay and let it sit for a few days.
It had a few bids. Typical thing, guys outbidding each other a buck at a time.
Seller said it is unused, I definitely think so after having it in-hand.
So....I looked again and there was a BIN of 35 bucks and with shipping was under 38....Hmmmm..

I let it sit another day. Somebody cancelled a bid, etc and so forth.
Damn the expense! I hit the button! I'll show those cheapskates!

Glad I did. Sweet example of a Wiss with 'Wissdom' on the front tang. Seems to be a 'Barber's Ideal', over 13/16 and fairly perfect. A few little spots, bakelite and pins have turned brown. Going to spend a few hours on it by hand.

Nice Tom. I usually shop for the deals but sometimes, ya gotta just DO IT if it's worth it. Nice score.

Nice score, Tom.

Nice razor and no regrets! Looks to be in great shape, nice one!

Nice grab!!!
Just like two kids arguing over a toy, dad steps in and takes the toy. Haaa haa ha [emoji38]

Originally Posted by outback

Nice grab!!!
Just like two kids arguing over a toy, dad steps in and takes the toy. Haaa haa ha [emoji38]

Thanks, Outback!

All about the 'Wissdom' to see what's under there!

A Simple green/toothbrush scrub, Pencil-point work on some of the rust spots, and a wipedown with WD40 and a paper towel.
15 minutes worth made it look lots nicer!

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Thanks, Outback!

All about the 'Wissdom' to see what's under there!

A Simple green/toothbrush scrub, Pencil-point work on some of the rust spots, and a wipedown with WD40 and a paper towel.
15 minutes worth made it look lots nicer!

Oh baby. That's some nice porn.
Like the ugly girl at school when she gets cleaned up, and puts on some make-up. All the sudden.... Boing!![emoji7]

So I think the scales point to an early 1900 or possibly before a bit.
As I said, they are brown as can be. I think the brownish hue of the older formula is a sort of oxidation, or degradation.
It happens as the material is not cleaned, nor polished.
This one has certainly had a century of neglect.

I lightly polished the bottom of one scale on the buffer. Still brown....Gonna take some work.
Silver collar/pin shined-up!



True to form, the edges I buffed are coming back to slick black. Some scotchbrite or steel-wool will help stir it back-up as I buff on them, typically.



Can you believe this is the same shiny collar shown two pics up! Damn magnification!



Anyhoo, it will be a 'desk' project to work on a bit at a time. Lots of hand-rubbing will enable light buffer/polishing at the end.
I shall post it up as I complete it.

That razor should be happy it landed at your place Tom. Fabulous looking blade and great work cleaning it up.

Nice find Tom ! J. Wiss And Sons - 1917 Catalog: Page 60