6/8 Wosty IXL

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10-26-2010, 09:14 PM
Durhampiper

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6/8 Wosty IXL

I won this 6/8 Wosty IXL on Ebay back in mid-September. I thought she looked a little rough but had potential. I finally sent it off to Ernie Aldrete last week to get fixed up. I really like the embossed scales with some of the gold still in them. Here's a couple of "before" pics and 3 "after." She's on her way to get honed--I can't wait to take her for a spin around the face!
10-26-2010, 09:39 PM
Dllandry

Thats a really nice razor and should be a great shaver
10-26-2010, 11:42 PM
pinklather

wow

'Just beautiful - especially w/ original scales. Congrats!
10-26-2010, 11:46 PM
nun2sharp

You are going to like that!
10-27-2010, 01:16 AM
Joe Edson

I love Wosty's - congrats!
10-27-2010, 09:07 AM
Mikael

Wow, that´s one sweet piece of shaving equipment :gl: shaving with her!
10-27-2010, 01:07 PM
Durhampiper

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Originally Posted by Harvitz81

I love Wosty's

Me, too! Early this past summer, I bought my first Wosty, a 6/8 pipe, from Dylan (holli4pirating). At the time, I had a couple of 5/8s and one other 6/8, a Dovo Special. I was amazed at what a hefty chunk of steel that Wosty is, but also at what a creamy shave she delivers. So when I saw this one on Ebay, I knew I couldn't let her get away. Plus I really like the older blades, and those scales really capped it off.

If you like Ernie's work, he's Nerdman on Badger & Blade. I found out about him through Larry Andro's WhippedDog site.
10-27-2010, 01:36 PM
BladeRunner001

Congratulations. That's one heck of a looker too :tu. I bet you'll love the way they shave. Who's honing it up for you?

I have two Wostys that are with Max (IXL and Pipe) getting a makeover.
10-27-2010, 01:52 PM
Durhampiper

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Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Congratulations. That's one heck of a looker too :tu. I bet you'll love the way they shave. Who's honing it up for you?

I have two Wostys that are with Max (IXL and Pipe) getting a makeover.

Thanks, Robert! Larry Andro's doing the honing--I bought a really sweet 5/8 etched Geneva from him a few months ago and really liked the edge he put on her.

I need to get a pic of the Geneva up here. The etch is of a cowboy roping a steer--and the blacking is almost 100% intact.
10-28-2010, 02:04 AM
Croaker

Geo. Wostenholm & Sons made nothing but fine razors, especially the larger ones. You can expect a very smooth, sharp and long lasting edge from a well honed Wostenholm. Nice looking, too! Congratulations.
11-05-2010, 03:16 PM
Durhampiper

This IS a great shaver--I've used it all this week, and it just gets better and better. Tomorrow I'll start back in on my rotation. I get great shaves from each of my razors, but this one is a stand-out.