Wostenholm Pipe Razor
Wostenholm Pipe Razor
Picked up this Wostenholm razor just because I liked it, really nice condition, not sure what the handle is made from, maybe ivory.
Re: Wostenholm Pipe Razor
Missed y’all John. Looks like ivory to me.
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Re: Wostenholm Pipe Razor
Cool old razor. Handles are most likely " French ivory" celluloid. Blade has a lot of wear and has been heavily buffed, it has been a bit re-shaped on the end and poorly sharpened so the edge is no longer straight. I believe Wostenholm bought the pipe brand from another cutlery company in the late 1800s.
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Re: Wostenholm Pipe Razor
Nice.
I've heard pipe razors make for a good shave.
I'd send it out to have it professionally sharpened, then use it.
Not sure what the scale material is.
I've heard pipe razors make for a good shave.
I'd send it out to have it professionally sharpened, then use it.
Not sure what the scale material is.
Take care and God bless,
Steve
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Steve
TSgt USAF, Retired
1980-2000
But any knife is better than no knife! ~ Mumbleypeg (aka Ken)
Re: Wostenholm Pipe Razor
This is Wostenholm French ivory John.
I buy roosters combs and farmers..........................................................jack knives [/b]
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May the Father and Son bless
Lyle
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May the Father and Son bless
Lyle
Re: Wostenholm Pipe Razor
Thank you Lyle and we really missed you guys also, my head's sore from Donna beating me because I made her miss the Rendezvous Looking at your picture I'm thinking French Ivory, if you look at the bottom picture you can see the lines although they are not as defined.wlf wrote:This is Wostenholm French ivory John.
Thank, Steve, Gunsil for the comments, I just may send it out, for it's age it's in decent shape, the handles perfect. Or I just may put it in a display with other razor's I've collected over the years.
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Re: Wostenholm Pipe Razor
Nice razor. Scales are celluloid called as stated above "French Ivory." Just happens to be one of the most stable versions of celluloid.
Easiest way to discern ivory scales on a razor is by the pins. True ivory will not have a washer under the pin head. Will also be pinned at both ends. Scales will be rather thin as well. Unlike bone, there are no pores in ivory when viewed under magnification.
Then there is always the hot pin test. Heat a straight pin red hot and touch it to an unobtrusive area inside the scale. If it smokes upon touching the scale, it is not ivory.
Your razor appears to have been repinned at some point in its life. It has a washer on one side and not on the other. There are also scratches around the side with the missing washer. Not a big deal. Happened all the time. Scales broke and razors broke. Ofttimes two were made into one. Adds character in my opinion.
GW's "Pipe" razor line were good razors in their day and will still do a good job if you're of such a mind to have it tuned up and try it.
Easiest way to discern ivory scales on a razor is by the pins. True ivory will not have a washer under the pin head. Will also be pinned at both ends. Scales will be rather thin as well. Unlike bone, there are no pores in ivory when viewed under magnification.
Then there is always the hot pin test. Heat a straight pin red hot and touch it to an unobtrusive area inside the scale. If it smokes upon touching the scale, it is not ivory.
Your razor appears to have been repinned at some point in its life. It has a washer on one side and not on the other. There are also scratches around the side with the missing washer. Not a big deal. Happened all the time. Scales broke and razors broke. Ofttimes two were made into one. Adds character in my opinion.
GW's "Pipe" razor line were good razors in their day and will still do a good job if you're of such a mind to have it tuned up and try it.
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