Restoring questions, and what do I have?

[Beard Dregs]

I don't know anything about these other than having been from someone back in my fathers side of family, or were given into the family. It was at my grandmas in a box with some other shaving stuff I didn't know enough to hang onto also. My dad wasn't sure where they were from.



On top, a " G. Wostennolm & Son I-XL Sheffield, Eng" with etched blade "the americans give the right hand of fellowship to all nations and owe an universal brotherhood" the case says "Clauss". minor scale chipping.

Middle, a "W. Pitts & Sons Razor Manufacturers Sheffield" that has "The Old English Razor" on a scale, and the case has some pin striping and some small flowers. scale broken at wedge end, vintage string repair, and pretty heavy chipping.

Bottom, a "Robeson ShurEdge Rochester NY" on the tang "1505", scales are broken, case body says "The Robeson Cutlery Co Rochester NY" case lid says "ShurEdge"

I'd like to learn some more about the history of the companys and these models.
Am I better off not messing with any of these for historical or collector reasons?
If there's any way to permanent repair the scale chipping, looks like horn or plastic?
Is there any good way to clean light surface corrosion without messing up an etched blade?
what else should I be asking?

 

[Brooksie967]

The wostenholm and ShurEdge have lots of info on them if you simply google them.
The W. Pitts might take some deeper probing but as mentioned, just about everything about the other companies is already written and easily accessible.

 

[alpster]

All three blades are in awesome condition, they will restore like new with some new scales.When it's time to hone them, the Wostenholm wedge should be honed by someone who knows about wedges. Family razors with such great blades are rare. It's a wonderful score for you. Congratulations.

 

[TheIronMantis]

Nice score. I hope you enjoy restoring them and of course shaving with them!

 

[Beard Dregs]

Thanks guys, I'm glad I found this forum so I could remember I had these stashed someplace. it'll be nice to restore so I can try these sometime after I master DE.



Here's the blade etch on the Wostenholm. (thanks for correct spelling) I knew it wasn't hollow ground like the others, but didn't know wedges were that special to hone.

 

[onotoman]

From my experience, Wedges usually take longer to hone and need multiple layers of tape on the spine. Tape will be a must in order to preserve the etching on that blade. The edge will come up well though.