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12-02-2011, 01:06 AM #1
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Thanked: 43Lightly restored Original Pipe Razor
Well I managed to acquire this great razor from eBay for a song and it was in great condition before I got it. I was so happy I got it and love it.
Once it came in the mail I polished the blade with MAAS and that's all. It shines like it's new despite being over 100 years old.
Once the scales were unpinned the embossing was repainted with gold. The scales were sanded lightly with 400-600-1500 wet sandpaper and then rubbed down with polishing compound and then Turtle Wax once the paint was dry. There is a tiny bit of cracking on the back side of the pivot pin that I have no idea how to re-enforce. Any help there would be appreciated.
Once repinned the razor basically looks like new and then it hit the hones. I started with tape and then set a bevel on my 1k. Moved on to the Norton 4/8k and once done with that final finishing on my new Ozuku Asagi with tomonagura and then water.
I shaved with it tonight and what a crazy sharp edge it takes!! Up to this point I have only shaved with full hollows and this 1/2 hollow is a totally different beast. I learned that in a bit of a painful fashion but I love shaving with it as much as I thought I would.
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12-02-2011, 01:22 AM #2
Man that is really nice. I love old Sheffield razors and Wostenholms are way up that list.
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12-02-2011, 01:23 AM #3
Very nicely done. I love restores that maintain the original look and you did a great job of it.
“If you always do what you always did, you will always get what you always got.” (A. Einstein)
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12-02-2011, 01:30 AM #4
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Thanked: 43Thank you for the kind words. I have to say that I'm a fan of this razor and Wostenholms in general. I have an IXL that's in great condition and no hone wear too. I'm very lucky that I got both of them for less than $20 each.
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12-02-2011, 03:06 AM #5
I'm on the lookout for a Wostenholm pipe with those types of scales, very nice looking razor indeed!
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12-02-2011, 03:14 AM #6
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Thanked: 247This may seem a little ignorant of me. But how'd you manage to repaint it so perfectly? I've got something similar(only in much worse condition) sitting on the shelf looking at me, but I'm afraid I'll mess it up. I didn't get mine for a song Just a tiny paintbrush and a steady hand? Looks great btw!
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12-02-2011, 03:29 AM #7
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12-02-2011, 04:10 PM #8
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Thanked: 43
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12-10-2011, 02:25 AM #9
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Thanked: 118I'm speechless!
You can ask my wife, that takes a lot.
If you'll excuse me I have to search ebay again.May your lather be moist and slick, the sweep of your razor sure, and your edge always keen!
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12-10-2011, 03:04 AM #10
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Thanked: 43Wow! Thank you. I have seen a few more go by since I got mine that would be in similar condition once cleaned up. Good luck.