Thread: Big Project (lots of pictures)

I bought a lot of 6 razors on ebay a while ago in order to restore them. Here are the pictures of each before I get started.


Up first is a Wade and Butcher "Genuine Bow Razor" 6/8 half hollow ground razor. It is in pretty good shape with a little bit of rust on the spine and tang. The scales are the worst of the bunch (a different type of plastic for each side, and they are both different sizes). Definitely needs a rescaling. Comes with the right box.




This is an 8/8 monster wade and butcher "For Barbers Use" wedge, it looks pretty rough with extensive rusting on the spine. It will need a rescale too. Comes with the correct box.



Next up is a Wade and Butcher 7/8 "Celebrated Hollow Ground" There are a few problematic rust spots, but this one is in pretty good shape. No scales, obviously needs a rescale.




This is a nearly matching set of Joseph Allen and Sons "Non XLL Medium Size Hollow Ground" 5/8 Razors. They are in about the same shape, with a bit of rust on the blade, but nothing major. Should clean up fairly easily. One needs a rescale, so they will both get the same treatment. These ones came with the boxes too.

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Up next is a James Barlow & Sons 7/8 wedge with "I. Am. A. No 1" (i think) etched on the blade. It is in decent shape with a bit of rust on the blade. This one is far too big for the scales it is currently in, and as such will need a new set.



And finally here is a picture of all the boxes.

Looks like you have a lot of work ahead of you. Can't wait to see them all nice and shiny.

You're gonna have some real nice shavers there when you get them restored!

Originally Posted by xChris

You're gonna have some real nice shavers there when you get them restored!

Originally Posted by Mike7120

Looks like you have a lot of work ahead of you. Can't wait to see them all nice and shiny.

Yeah, there should be a few real nice ones when I'm done But this is going to take me a very long time. I'm a very busy student and don't have much time to dedicate to this right now...

I'm looking forward to getting them done though