5/8" George Wostenholm & Sons Celebrated Pipe Straight Razor | Original Scales | Sheffield

Available is a 5/8'' George Wostenholm & Sons Pipe Straight Razor w/ Original Scales. This razor was crafted by the experts in Sheffield, England world renowned for their quality metal and razors produced.

This blade is ground with a spike point tip, making it more accurate of a shaver, moreso than a round point. Two gold pin design looks very sexy with these scales, and the etching on the blade is in perfect condition! This would make a good starter straight razor for someone getting into wet-shaving and wanting to have a special first razor, or a nice option for a seasoned veteran.

Blade has been carefully buffed, and has a brilliant mirror shine. Truly a masterpiece! 

Origin: Sheffield, England

Grind: near wedge
Metal: Carbon Steel
Scales: Celluloid
Date: Pre 1900's
Condition: Polished, Sharpened and Shave Ready
Grade: Excellent
Imperfections: age stains/scars
Included: Razor and original box

Restoration: This razor went through our complete Revamp service. It was first polished to a near mirror finish, removing all active rust and as much metal as was safe for this grind. The scales were also polished to give a high luster. The blade then went through our True Honing process, utilizing stones such as a Naniwa Chosera 10k, Belgian Yellow Coticule and Shapton 30k to give this straight razor the perfect edge. It arrives to you stropped and shave ready.