Thread: W&B Shave Well - RAD Part 2

Well, here's the latest arrival in my binge on the bay! A Wade & Butcher Lather Well/Shave Well in blonde horn.

For a mere $27, I think I scored a real bargain on this one! Minimal marking on it, with some rust near the pivot, and most of the spotting/marks on the rear side of it. I'm thinking this might be a good candidate for the walnut tumbler treatment.... I don't want to destroy the frosted etch...

Edge looks good with a minor nick near the toe but that should come out with honing.

As you can tell from the below pictures, the horn is broken, and will need replacing. I'll have to figure out a nice handle to go with this one... I was blown away by the nickel/silver handle another user had made on the forums... Time to get creative! Whenever I actually get started restoring these razors, I'll post my progress on the Workshop Pages.

Broken Scale? No problem! Probably the easiest fix in a restore job!


Back of the blade shows minimal marking... No apparent pitting or real rust.


I just love this frosted etching. It reminds me of the old Vaudeville poster lettering.


Nice deep stamps.. The D in ENGLAND was mostly missed, but other than that, these should survive any polishing/sanding.

I picked one up just about the same time. Its been re-scaled and is on its way back to me soon. Here are the before and after pics.

Originally Posted by OCDshaver

I picked one up just about the same time. Its been re-scaled and is on its way back to me soon. Here are the before and after pics.

Great looking razor, scales look like a leopard print, very nice Enjoy!

Gorgeous razor good job man

Originally Posted by Tylerbrycen

Gorgeous razor good job man

I'd like to claim responsibility for the craftsmanship but that would not be honest of me. I merely made the financial arrangements.

Just shaved with this today. Probably he best shave of my life. Smoooooooth.