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8/8" George Wostenholm & Sons Celebrated IXL Straight Razor | Original Scales | Sheffield
8/8" George Wostenholm & Sons Celebrated IXL Straight Razor | Original Scales | Sheffield
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Available is a 8/8'' George Wostenholm & Sons IXL 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 barber's notch, making it more accurate of a shaver and very desireable. Two gold pin design looks very sexy with these scales, and the etching on the blade is in perfect condition! This would make a great heirloom straight razor for someone looking to increase their skills and pass on a spectacular straight razor for generations to come.
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: 1840's
Condition: Polished, Sharpened and Shave Ready
Grade: Excellent
Imperfections: age stains/scars
Included: Razor
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.
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