Thread: Scale wedge made of lead?

Thursday I visited friends in Pottsville PA. Thirty minutes after I left Pottsville, I stopped at an Antique store in Leesport PA and found this razor made for L C THOMPSON of Pottsville PA

Quite a coincidence. The name on the blade etching is "SENSATION" .

I've never heard of this razor. It had some rust on the blade and tang. I sanded and buffed it to 98-99% like new and the hinge pin hole was very irregular in shape so I filled it with epoxy and will re-drill it. The blade width is 15/16. A very substantial blade and I am guessing the grind to be roughly about 3/4 full hollow. If there is such a thing!!

Also, what I found is that the scale wedge is made of lead. This is the first lead wedge I have encountered. I am wondering what time period lead wedges were used for razors.

Thanks in advance for any info on the lead wedge..............