I've read a few glowing reports of how excellent the pipe razors are, and I'm curious as to what makes them so special (even in relation to other Wostenholm razors). With the glowing reviews, I'm glad I managed to snag one for a good price in a bay lot today. Did anyone else see it?
Wostenholm pipe
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Soo...
No one knows anything about the pipe razors? Dang.
No one knows anything about the pipe razors? Dang.
I saw one in an antique shop last week, but there was a HUGE chip in it, nicked my heart 
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I saw one in an antique shop last week, but there was a HUGE chip in it, nicked my heart
That is a heartbreaking story
.I hate to see good razors cut down in their prime. Why can't someone chip a zeepk instead of something someone may want. It's not fair!
Wostenholm Original Pipe razors are great razors. I've restored more then I can remember and I have always had great results with them. They will hold a great edge for a very long time. The company has had the trademark since 1787.
What size and grind are the pipe razors? Does anyone know? I personally have two Wostenholm razors and they are great. Both are in my rotation.
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is a pipe razor similar to a frameback?
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Nope. Here's the pic from the auction. She's a beauty minus a chunk missing out of the scales on the other side.
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Aw heck, here's the auction. I think I got a good deal
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no - its just a brand that wosty uses.
I have one and it is one of the best shavers I have, as to the why....I really don't know. Made them really good back then! 
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Plus the little pipe on the Tang makes them look awesome!
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Oh totally agreed!
Does anyone here know if the pipe used to be painted when they were new? It's probably anybody's guess now.
nice score!
The pipe's, in particular, sing to me. Your's looks in great condition.
Best of shaves
Tom
The pipe's, in particular, sing to me. Your's looks in great condition.
Best of shaves
Tom
Here is a picture of mine.
I think that the bow in the spine which matches the smiling edge puts a tension in the steel which helps somehow. Otherwise I think it is just a high quality Sheffield carbon steel which shaves so smoothly.
Mine is 100% original apart from a heavy cleaning session two years ago when I bought it. I have too many razors and if you want it, it's yours for a sensible offer. But I agree they are great close shavers.
I think that the bow in the spine which matches the smiling edge puts a tension in the steel which helps somehow. Otherwise I think it is just a high quality Sheffield carbon steel which shaves so smoothly.
Mine is 100% original apart from a heavy cleaning session two years ago when I bought it. I have too many razors and if you want it, it's yours for a sensible offer. But I agree they are great close shavers.
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Here is a picture of mine.
I think that the bow in the spine which matches the smiling edge puts a tension in the steel which helps somehow. Otherwise I think it is just a high quality Sheffield carbon steel which shaves so smoothly.
Mine is 100% original apart from a heavy cleaning session two years ago when I bought it. I have too many razors and if you want it, it's yours for a sensible offer. But I agree they are great close shavers.
Are those scales wood? The texture doesn't quite look like bone, but definitely not celluloid.
If they are wood, that thing is in fantastic shape (well its in fantastic shape any way you cut it but especially wood).
Actually its horn.
If you get a vintage blade with horn scales that have not been eaten by bugs, you need to oil them to restore their natural shine and a very light sand with 1000 grit wet and dry takes away the years of grime.
The blade has a natural grey patina which I like very much. The blade is evenly dappled with the after effects of a light corrosion sometime in its history, but it all adds character and certainly doesn't and never will effect the edge which is sharp and gives a smooth close shave. A great razor. Probably well over 100 years old.
If you get a vintage blade with horn scales that have not been eaten by bugs, you need to oil them to restore their natural shine and a very light sand with 1000 grit wet and dry takes away the years of grime.
The blade has a natural grey patina which I like very much. The blade is evenly dappled with the after effects of a light corrosion sometime in its history, but it all adds character and certainly doesn't and never will effect the edge which is sharp and gives a smooth close shave. A great razor. Probably well over 100 years old.
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Ah.
What kind of oil should be used? Is Ballistol okay or should straight up mineral oil be used? Or something else entirely?
