Thread: Wostenholm in my mailbox

A new project or three arrived today.

What is the “Rockingham Works”? My wosty pipe razor doesn’t say Rockingham.

Here ya go.

STRAZORS.com - all about classic razors - George Wostenholm & Son, Sheffield.

Bob

Wow this razor is older than I thought. I had no idea. Time to get to work on her.

This is kind of intimidating. I don’t want to sand away the name stamps, but it’s got a bunch of crud on the blade. I don’t want to F it up.

Nice razor.
Going to do a repin?

Just start with higher grits and work your way back. A brass brush or steel wool will get the red off. Unless it was extremely shallow the tang stamp should be fine.
I don't need to buy razors right now, but I really want a frame back myself.

Originally Posted by MrZ

This is kind of intimidating. I don’t want to sand away the name stamps, but it’s got a bunch of crud on the blade. I don’t want to F it up.

What I use on some blades is lemon juice and baking soda to remove rust, I believe there are some other mixes you can try with home supplies. I will usualy do that and then decide on what grit sandpaper to go to. Not sure how scales handle the rust removing mix, whenever I do it the blade is usually out of the scales. Looking at the picture I would do the soak, then like 800,1200, another soak, metal polish. That is just how I would do it though and I have not done an extreme amount of restores so I am no pro. I would also try to bring those current scales back to life but I have never done that and wouldn't know what to tell you.

looks like most of the patina could be removed with metal polish though i would unpin it to get at the rust with some wet/dry. the scales look good and would benefit from a neatsfoot oil soak. if there is any holes or cracks in the horn that need to be filled, that should be done before the soak.

Metal cleaned pretty well. Really didn’t want to lose the makers mark.

Cleaned up really nicely. I really enjoy razors like these as I don't have to worry to much about getting a bit of water stains on them and I can just enjoy the shaves.