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  1. 04-07-2010, 04:21 AM #1
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    Default Joseph Wostenholm Prussian Army Razor Translucent Horn

    I've dusted off my razor storage boxes and looked at razors that I have not looked at in a long time.

    The etch is hard to see but it's an image of Emporer Wilhelm I (reign 1861-1888).
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    Lovely Chris. From a collectors point of view an historic blade with pressed horn scales. Translates to big $$.
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  4. 04-07-2010, 04:35 AM #3
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    I'm liking the sound of that, Jimmy. Keep talkin, I'm listening!

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    NEAT!......
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    that's one awesome razor ! I am one jealous wet shaver.
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    Absolutely beautiful pressed scales and Kaiser Bill on the blade! Love it.
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    That one is unique! I have never seen any razor with the Prussian signature and it is in good shape. That belongs in a collection.
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    Very nice razor Chris! I really like translucent horn scales. The razor is just fine the way it is but if you hand buff it with very little Neets it will clean the horn a bit and maybe clarify them a bit also. Nothing wrong leaving them as is though.

    Enjoy this prize piece and put it back into service!
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  11. 04-07-2010, 10:19 PM #9
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    Thanks Joed. I have some neatsfoot I got from Tony Miller. I'm going to try that tonight.
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    BEAUTIFUL Chris!!!
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