I seem to be collecting a quantity of razors made by George Wostenholm and Sons of Sheffield. They seem to be fairly regular items on ebay and...
Here is an opportunity for those who have NOT yet tried a straight razor to actually receive one FREE and have it actually be SHAVE-READY! I'm am...
I recently completed a razor that's been hanging around the shop unfinished for months. I picked it up mid-last year off ebay, and was compelled...
I have a number of straight razors in need of restoration. Often this can simply be a cleaning of the scales and blade, plus sharpening. A NEW set...
[IMG] It's almost March again! :happy093: PIF em, if you got em! Some tips; 1. random.org is a great way to pick a winner for your PIF. Anyway...
Actually, I already own ONE synthetic :o—an Omega—but I decided to order a 3-band nylon knot from The Golden Nib. To go with this knot, I searched...
Not as many as some; but a few more than others. [IMG] [ATTACH]
I 'upgraded' my previous brush carousel from a 5-unit model to this 10-unit model. These old rubber stamp carousels can be had fairly cheaply on...
While sorting through a HUGE pile of boxes that belonged to my father-in-law, I came across a dusty bin full of old dies, wrenches, and this...
For a mere pittance, I landed an über-rare razor made by relatively unknown maker listed in the ebay auction as, 'George Ostenhol'! :D:D:D This...
This thread started with the intent of using an 8/8-sized Wostenholm. Just when you think things are going along swimmingly, then it happens…...
I have a vintage Timor wedge razor I received from a fellow TSD member (thanks, David!) who came across it at an antique store. The wedge razor...
I recently completed a restoration on a razor that's been in the works for several months. My cousin, David, saw photos of the Rodgers razor I...
This razor was in pretty good shape, particularly the large blade. The scales were 'iffy' and probably needed to be re-pinned. I decided to re-do...
I'm not one to claim that "I've found my 'Holy grail' of razors!"—but for some time, I've been hunting for this particular razor with little...
With all the straight razor talk that goes on around here, it seems one important facet of the whole SR routine often gets overlooked: the razor...
I was sent a straight razor by fellow member, David (@david of central florida ) who came across it in an antique store: a razor manufactured by...
Here are the results from the three razors I started in this thread Click Here. I started with these blades. All the scales were damaged or...
..and hopefully 'goodies.' :D I am fascinated by some of these old Sheffield blades. To actually find a couple of vintage razors with their...
I picked this old Wade & Butcher that, despite the fact the blade heel requires some serious attention, I was captivated by the hand-carvings...
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