My First Wosty

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10-23-2011, 01:38 PM
Havachat45

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My First Wosty

I've been at it again.
I got this one with warped scales and had an interesting time getting them straightened out.
I used a variant of the jig that has been posted here except I used a metal centre plate that I heated up with a heat gun.
As you can see the pivot hole was pretty well worn, so I filled it with Devcon and a 3/32" sleeve and it is good and tight now.
I cannot believe how well this one shaves - not a sound - the whiskers seemed to fall over in front of the blade.
Going by the scales I would think that this is an early 1900's razor, however, I cannot be sure.
Any comments or info would be appreciated.
10-23-2011, 01:42 PM
Maxi

Congratulations on such as fine piece. I love my Wostie. I find it responds well to an edge from a Charnely Forest....just in case you wanted to try....
10-23-2011, 01:58 PM
Havachat45

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Originally Posted by Maxi

Congratulations on such as fine piece. I love my Wostie. I find it responds well to an edge from a Charnely Forest....just in case you wanted to try....

Thanks Maxi.
I hope to have a CF soon but it's done OK with the PHIG (the only finisher I have) and pigtail strokes - it can only get better
10-23-2011, 03:01 PM
zib

Don't have one, They've become very popular the last year or so. I'll have to look for one to see what all the fuss is. Nice blade btw.
10-23-2011, 03:16 PM
pinklather

I devoutly avoid Sheffields, having jumped through my navel to try to make peace with them. So I have no allegiance to a brand of Sheffield. I've had a few good shaves from them, and the ones I enjoyed had no tendency towards one brand or another. I've tried 4 Wosties, and they seemed as good as any Sheffield. The popularity of the W&B seems like a fad to me and some others. They're fine for a sheffield, but other sheffields are just as good. If you like the feel of the Sheffield, I doubt you'll find a brand that performs better than your Wosty.
10-24-2011, 09:49 AM
RickyBeeroun222

Nice job restoring the Wosty mate
You will have to watch out for that silent assassin blade
chopping through whiskers with not a sound
Enjoy

Rick
10-24-2011, 09:52 AM
Havachat45

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickyBeeroun222

Nice job restoring the Wosty mate
You will have to watch out for that silent assassin blade
chopping through whiskers with not a sound
Enjoy

Rick

You can try it for yourself when you want.
10-24-2011, 03:53 PM
Catrentshaving

Cool looking razor. Congrats:)
10-30-2011, 11:38 AM
RickyBeeroun222

Quote:

Originally Posted by Havachat45

You can try it for yourself when you want.

Thanks for the kind offer Geoff
Will catch up with you soon mate
May get to try that nice Wosty razor out
It sound a sweet shaver

Rick
10-30-2011, 12:58 PM
ace

Quote:

Originally Posted by pinklather

I devoutly avoid Sheffields, having jumped through my navel to try to make peace with them. So I have no allegiance to a brand of Sheffield. I've had a few good shaves from them, and the ones I enjoyed had no tendency towards one brand or another. I've tried 4 Wosties, and they seemed as good as any Sheffield. The popularity of the W&B seems like a fad to me and some others. They're fine for a sheffield, but other sheffields are just as good. If you like the feel of the Sheffield, I doubt you'll find a brand that performs better than your Wosty.

I agree with you entirely. Wade and Butchers are nothing special and neither are the rest of the Sheffields. In fact, I feel so strongly about this issue that I've started a Sheffield Disposal business. USPS boxes will be sent to those interested in getting rid of their Sheffields, postage provided, and they can be sent to my address. I plan on building a facility to house the business, but for now my residence will have to suffice. If my residence becomes crowded with them, I will just have to knock out a wall in the shave den.
10-30-2011, 03:22 PM
paco664

i love my worsty pipe razor........ i scour evilbay looking for close matches to it........ one day i will make a full 7day set...

one day....
10-30-2011, 03:29 PM
Obie

Havachat, my dear friend, that is fine workmanship. I envy your talent. Just look at the sweeping smile on the Wostenholm and how the striking scales frame the picture. Good show.
Stay well.