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08-07-2006, 12:48 PM #1
W&B blade width mystery
I lucked out with a lot of three eBay razors, and the "Sheffield" that was listed turned out to be a Wade & Butcher. It's in need of some TLC--the blade was rusted and pitted in places. It's looking better after a few hours of 220 sandpaper...
The scales aren't in great shape: they seem like they're some type of horn, but they're chipped and I don't particularly care for the color. So I want to order replacement scales.
But I'm not sure if the blade is a 6/8 or a 7/8. When I measure from the back of the spine, the edge falls at 13/16". There was some hone wear on the spine, but not so much that I'd guess it had lost a whole 1/16". What width is this considered?
The replacement Dovo scales at classicshaving.com are for blades up to 6/8. Will they fit this W&B blade? Or should I order some of the custom scales that are advertised here?
This will never be a work of art; I'm hoping to put a satin finish on it and get some medium brown wood scales.