MajorBurnz
04-03-2010, 02:29 PM
WITHDRAWN!!!!
I've had a weakness for large Sheffield wedges since I started shaving with straight razors. However, for a while now, I've been ignoring them in favour of my smaller full-hollow blades. I feel bad about not using razors I have, so these are up for trade.
I'm looking for a Savile Row or Shavemac brush with a 24mm + knot (silvertip or 'better'). I may be interested in a Simpsons or Rooney as well (depending on the knot type and size).
If you have a Semogue 2000, I'd be interested in that as well, but we'd have to work out some sort of more complicated deal as the brush is not that expensive (only the newer Semogue 2000's with the tougher lacquer).
I'd also be interested in trades for decent full-hollow razors (5/8" or larger) - that will depend on the razor.
If you have something special, I'd prefer to move all of them together, so a Puma / Filly / etc. would be attractive to me.
To head off the 'sale' inquiries: I'm not looking to sell them at this point. I may sell them if I don't get any takers for a trade soon, but I'll only consider selling them as a lot.
Up first is a Geo. Wostenholm Celebrated IXL almost full wedge. Just a hair over 13/16" wide blade, with a barber's notch. Blade has a swayback and a humped tang, and a nice smile. Mirror finish on the blade, and no pitting/rusting.
The black horn scales are in good condition, and probably original. Lead or pewter wedge. Blade centers in scales.
The 'pits' near the spine are just slight imperfections in the blade, and are exaggerated by the photograph. They're barely visible first hand.
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm128/yohannrjm/DSCN3128.jpg
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm128/yohannrjm/DSCN3126.jpg
Second is a J. Wostenholm & Sons EBRO blade - near wedge. The blade is 7/8" wide with a smile, and a humped tang, and a barber's notch. The blade mostly has a mirror finish, with no rusting/pitting, but there are a few scuff marks on it.
The scales are an interesting replacement (probably old). They're straight and wooden with pewter/lead washers on the pins. I've never replaced the scales as they function well and are interesting (if not pretty). The blade centers well, and the pins are fine.
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm128/yohannrjm/DSCN3130.jpg
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm128/yohannrjm/DSCN3132.jpg
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm128/yohannrjm/DSCN3135.jpg
Lastly, we have a D. C. Halsted full wedge (look at the size of that bevel). This blade is a hair over 5/8", with a barber's notch. The blade is in good shape, but does have a patina. It has the slightest of smiles. No rust or pitting, but some black spots are present.
The scales are blonde horn, and have been repaired by a previous owner at the wedge end. They have 'The Old English Razor', in (appropriately) old english script, written on them. Again the blade centers properly.
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm128/yohannrjm/DSCN3138.jpg
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm128/yohannrjm/DSCN3139.jpg
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm128/yohannrjm/DSCN3141.jpg
Shave-readiness: The J. Wosty and Halsted blades are shave ready for the most part. The Geo. Wosty shaves, but might need a touch-up to be called shave ready.
PM me if you find them interesting and would like to work out a trade for one or more of them. As I mentioned, any trades for the lot will get preference.
EDIT: Here are another couple of straights I'd use in a trade:
C.V. Heljestrand Mk. 4 - 'full' hollow. Square-ish point 5/8" at the widest, with some hone wear. Nice mirror finish on the blade. This is a beautiful smooth shaver. Not a collectible, but in very good user condition - great for a beginner.
The scales are replacements, and are butterscotch. The blade is tight in the scales.
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm128/yohannrjm/100_1518.jpg
Hawcroft frameback. 7/8" including the frame, Sheffield steel blade. The blade has some patina, but no pits or rust. It has a thumbnotch with bottom jimps. This is another great shaver, but the pivot pin is a little loose.
Scales are black plastic.
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm128/yohannrjm/100_1525.jpg
Oh! My wife said to clarify that the Lip Smackers are only there to hold the blades open, and are not part of the trade. :biggrin:
I've had a weakness for large Sheffield wedges since I started shaving with straight razors. However, for a while now, I've been ignoring them in favour of my smaller full-hollow blades. I feel bad about not using razors I have, so these are up for trade.
I'm looking for a Savile Row or Shavemac brush with a 24mm + knot (silvertip or 'better'). I may be interested in a Simpsons or Rooney as well (depending on the knot type and size).
If you have a Semogue 2000, I'd be interested in that as well, but we'd have to work out some sort of more complicated deal as the brush is not that expensive (only the newer Semogue 2000's with the tougher lacquer).
I'd also be interested in trades for decent full-hollow razors (5/8" or larger) - that will depend on the razor.
If you have something special, I'd prefer to move all of them together, so a Puma / Filly / etc. would be attractive to me.
To head off the 'sale' inquiries: I'm not looking to sell them at this point. I may sell them if I don't get any takers for a trade soon, but I'll only consider selling them as a lot.
Up first is a Geo. Wostenholm Celebrated IXL almost full wedge. Just a hair over 13/16" wide blade, with a barber's notch. Blade has a swayback and a humped tang, and a nice smile. Mirror finish on the blade, and no pitting/rusting.
The black horn scales are in good condition, and probably original. Lead or pewter wedge. Blade centers in scales.
The 'pits' near the spine are just slight imperfections in the blade, and are exaggerated by the photograph. They're barely visible first hand.
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm128/yohannrjm/DSCN3128.jpg
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm128/yohannrjm/DSCN3126.jpg
Second is a J. Wostenholm & Sons EBRO blade - near wedge. The blade is 7/8" wide with a smile, and a humped tang, and a barber's notch. The blade mostly has a mirror finish, with no rusting/pitting, but there are a few scuff marks on it.
The scales are an interesting replacement (probably old). They're straight and wooden with pewter/lead washers on the pins. I've never replaced the scales as they function well and are interesting (if not pretty). The blade centers well, and the pins are fine.
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm128/yohannrjm/DSCN3130.jpg
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm128/yohannrjm/DSCN3132.jpg
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm128/yohannrjm/DSCN3135.jpg
Lastly, we have a D. C. Halsted full wedge (look at the size of that bevel). This blade is a hair over 5/8", with a barber's notch. The blade is in good shape, but does have a patina. It has the slightest of smiles. No rust or pitting, but some black spots are present.
The scales are blonde horn, and have been repaired by a previous owner at the wedge end. They have 'The Old English Razor', in (appropriately) old english script, written on them. Again the blade centers properly.
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm128/yohannrjm/DSCN3138.jpg
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm128/yohannrjm/DSCN3139.jpg
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm128/yohannrjm/DSCN3141.jpg
Shave-readiness: The J. Wosty and Halsted blades are shave ready for the most part. The Geo. Wosty shaves, but might need a touch-up to be called shave ready.
PM me if you find them interesting and would like to work out a trade for one or more of them. As I mentioned, any trades for the lot will get preference.
EDIT: Here are another couple of straights I'd use in a trade:
C.V. Heljestrand Mk. 4 - 'full' hollow. Square-ish point 5/8" at the widest, with some hone wear. Nice mirror finish on the blade. This is a beautiful smooth shaver. Not a collectible, but in very good user condition - great for a beginner.
The scales are replacements, and are butterscotch. The blade is tight in the scales.
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm128/yohannrjm/100_1518.jpg
Hawcroft frameback. 7/8" including the frame, Sheffield steel blade. The blade has some patina, but no pits or rust. It has a thumbnotch with bottom jimps. This is another great shaver, but the pivot pin is a little loose.
Scales are black plastic.
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm128/yohannrjm/100_1525.jpg
Oh! My wife said to clarify that the Lip Smackers are only there to hold the blades open, and are not part of the trade. :biggrin: