New Wostenholm

[Woodash]

Thought I'd post my latest acquisition as well: A 13/16" Geo. Wostenholm I-XL full hollow with spike point. This thing was made at the Rockingham Works and dates to between 1826, when Wostenholm was granted the I-XL trademank, and 1847, when they moved to the Washington Works. Scales are not original. Minimal hone wear it seems.

I really like the lines if this razor. I now know that I can hone it up pretty well - we'll see if I can buff it up and replace the scales. Any suggestions as to what to do with this thang a48:....) appreciated.

 

[professorchaos]

Nice score. It looks like it will clean up well. I'd consider seeing about having some bone scales made to replace the original.

 

[Luc]

Very nice!

 

[johnmrson]

I quite like the original patina on vintage razors. My advise would be to get it honed and use it. I'm using a Wostenholm Pipe razor this week and it puts many big money razors to shame in shaving ability.

Good pick up.

 

[Neurotopia]

If you want suggestions on what to do with it, I can PM you my address

 

[Woodash]

Nice score. It looks like it will clean up well. I'd consider seeing about having some bone scales made to replace the original.

Sounds like a winner. Something natural for an old blade. Maybe even a slightly transluscent horn?...

I quite like the original patina on vintage razors. My advise would be to get it honed and use it. I'm using a Wostenholm Pipe razor this week and it puts many big money razors to shame in shaving ability.

I agree about the patina. I'm not looking for a spit-shine, mirror polish on this one. I went through a sanding/steel wool progression last night and I may well just quit there.

If you want suggestions on what to do with it, I can PM you my address

I will...uh... get back to you on that...

 

[ShavedZombie]

You want suggestions? Give it to me. I love wostenholms and that one is simply gorgeous.

Buff it, hone it, love it. But I like 'em shiny

 

[Woodash]

I don't know - cleans up pretty well, but I don't think I'm looking for a museum piece. I'll have another go at it and then hone it up, I think.

 

[Luc]

Very nice!!

 

[professorchaos]

I don't know - cleans up pretty well, but I don't think I'm looking for a museum piece. I'll have another go at it and then hone it up, I think.

I'll say that cleaned up well!

 

[Defend Tacoma]

She's beautiful! Nicely done!

 

[heirkb]

That looks like a great blade. I'd sand the scales and buff them, too. Or rescale the razor, because those dirty scales take away from some of the beauty IMO.