09-02-2019, 03:54 AM
Another question along these lines, is there an era within the Wade & Butcher history that saw the best blades produced (best/most consistent quality control, ability to take/keep an edge, etc)?
I know folks say that the men making razors could be making a straight razor for one brand such as W&B one day, and then another like Mappin & Webb the next day. Is that truth or straight razor lore?
Is the ground truth lost to time?
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Matt
I know folks say that the men making razors could be making a straight razor for one brand such as W&B one day, and then another like Mappin & Webb the next day. Is that truth or straight razor lore?
Is the ground truth lost to time?
Vr
Matt
09-02-2019, 09:05 AM
(09-02-2019, 06:46 AM)Gabe Wrote: Matt you are on quite a roll with your razor acquisitions.![]()
I can not answer your question, but have never read a bad review of a W&B straight razor.
I will be following this thread. Hopefully a more knowledgeable member can chime in.
Ha! Thanks my friend! I have been on a roll lately...just finding great straights at great prices...string of luck!
However, it’s a short walk from the palace to the outhouse. I will be more targeted as my collection expands this time. The big chopper and Dubl Duck were two razors that I had wanted, but never saw a good price for what I was looking for, until just recently.
The one in the picture above just sort of fell into my lap as I was browsing eBay. I think I caught the collectors sleeping on that one for the price I paid! Here is another picture, and they are bone scales.
![[Image: 2PwiiGE.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/2PwiiGE.jpg)
I was stepping away from straights, sold a few, realized how foolish that was, and decided to get back into it!
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Matt
09-02-2019, 12:14 PM
(09-02-2019, 11:41 AM)Jamie Mahoney Wrote: Matt,
The crown and the royal cypher "WR," for King William IV who reigned from 1830-1837. The "R" is for Rex, Latin for king. it's been restored the bone scales look original, nice acquisition.
Thanks Jamie! I was wondering what the “R” stood for, and I would have never guessed Rex!
Have a great week!
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Matt
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