Thread: W&B Razor *NEWBIE*

Oh my... I wont lie, I'm confused as to what to do with this razor now. it seems it's a lot more valuable than I expected. I was going to try and fix it up myself, but I don't want to ruin it. What do you think I should do? If I restore it myself, would people here help me with the process so that I can make sure I do it right for this razor?(I've read many guides on how to restore razors, so I don't have any problem with the actual idea, but since this razor is in good shape I'm not sure what to do)

Do you think if I just hit this razor with some metal polish that it would come out nicely? I'm still considering getting a proffessional to restore it, but if theres an option of just slamming it with some metal polish to get rid of the rust and to shine it up and keep it original, then I would definitely want to just do it myself.

Keep in mind I plan on keeping this razor forever.

There is so much to restoration that is not just technique but a sense of "feel", like knowing where to start, when to stop, how much is too much. It is hard to imagine doing really well on the first try. What you have is an interesting razor. If it were mine, I'd send it off instead of learning with it. What you learn may disappoint you.

Originally Posted by ace

There is so much to restoration that is not just technique but a sense of "feel", like knowing where to start, when to stop, how much is too much. It is hard to imagine doing really well on the first try. What you have is an interesting razor. If it were mine, I'd send it off instead of learning with it. What you learn may disappoint you.

BIG +1 to that. You've got a nice-looking antique razor that could turn out to look really beautiful in the right hands. If it were me, I'd send it out. You can PM me if you want and I can tell you who I've worked with before.

That's a great great find indeed. The spine seems to have been several times on a sharpening stone, yet the job was done wonderfully! The wear is even and smooth, and the smile beautiful.

I'm quite jealous.

Don't go for a mirror finish. You'll screw the engraving over, which accounts for much in that blade's personality. Work locally and softly on the heavy black pitting. I mean, that's just my point of view, of course.

The stamp on the tang is wonderful too. That's an old blade indeed.

I have a W&B VR that I just love. They made a great razor, and I think you will be pleased with that one. Post pics when you are done with the resto.

Originally Posted by Durhampiper

BIG +1 to that. You've got a nice-looking antique razor that could turn out to look really beautiful in the right hands. If it were me, I'd send it out. You can PM me if you want and I can tell you who I've worked with before.

Add me to the list of votes to send it out. That is a truly special razor.

To add to another's comment on the age range, I would agree with 1880's, but not newer. Export laws for British razors made 1891-onward required that "England" be stamped on the tang under the maker name. No country stamp = 1890 or older.