This razor’s original black plastic scales needed to be replaced after a catastrophic break. We put brand new custom Cocobolo scales on the razor and finished them with a clear acrylic coating. The pins feature a double washer design.
Case & Sons was an importer based out of Bradford, PA. This razor started off pretty dirty with some active rust and plenty of tarnish. We took it to the sanding block and removed the rust, tarnish, and small pits. Then we took it to the buffing machine to erase the sanding lines and give it the final polish you see now.
This razor is an 11/16″ Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett, & Co. that was manufactured in Germany, the world’s cutlery capital.
The blade is a rounded square point, giving an aggressive visual appearance. Etched into the blade is a unique and visually stunning motif featuring two griffins bordering a wonderfully designed letter logo combining all letters of the manufacturer’s name. HSBCo. This motif is inlaid into the blade with gold! Yes, it has survived the test of time. The blade aslo features a slight smile for easier cutting and bottom jimps on the tang for easier control. The scales are vintage scales made from black horn and re-polished to a high lustre, restoring them to their original glory.
This is a Wade & Butcher 11/16″ Straight Razor that was manufactured in the world’s cutlery capitol, Sheffield, England as marked on the tang. W&B is the most highly recognized name among razor enthusiasts and collectors alike. Known for making incredible razors both for users and collectors, Wade & Butcher is THE razor you must have in your collection. Based in Sheffield England, W&B produced some of the finest razors the world has ever seen.
Featuring a barber’s notch point for a unique and aggressive look. The spine features a ground spine giving the blade a triangle cross section on the top adding to the beauty of the blade. Etched into the blade are the words “Wade & Butcher Hollow Ground” along with the W&B Arrow logo. While this was the standard hollow grind of the time (late 1800s), it is known today as a quarter hollow grind, nearer to a wedge than true hollow grind. Set in the original bakelite scales, this razor has been brought back to life and lovingly restored.
This is a T. Hessen Bruch & Co 11/16″ Straight Razor that was manufactured in the world’s cutlery capitol, Solingen, Germany as marked on the tang.
The razor features a slight smile for better cutting and a visually aggressive square point. Featuring the original bakelite scales with a bear inset in the middle with the words “Wild Inspection”. The tang also features the same bear logo on both sides with the words “perfection warranted” on one. This razor truly is amazing. Perfect for the collector or serious straight razor user.
This is a Wade & Butcher 6/8″ Straight Razor that was manufactured in the world’s cutlery capitol, Sheffield, England as marked on the tang. W&B is the most highly recognized name among razor enthusiasts and collectors alike. Known for making incredible razors both for users and collectors, Wade & Butcher is THE razor you must have in your collection. Based in Sheffield England, W&B produced some of the finest razors the world has ever seen.
This is a Bismarck Model 406 5/8″ Straight Razor that was manufactured in the world’s cutlery capitol, Solingen, Germany as marked on the tang.
This blade was ground with a visually aggressive square point and features bottom jimps for easier control. The original scales are hand crafted from bone and fastened using two nickel silver pins.
This is a Kastor 11/16″ Straight Razor that was manufactured in the world’s cutlery capitol, Solingen, Germany as marked on the tang.
The blade features a slight smile for easier shaving and a visually aggressive square point. This razor is a model #1100 made by A. Kastor & Bros. The tang features bottom jimps for easier control. The scales are made from black horn and have been repaired. They should last for the life of the razor with proper maintenance.
Wade & Butcher. The most highly recognized name among razor enthusiasts and collectors alike. Known for making incredible razors both for users and collectors, Wade & Butcher is THE razor you must have in your collection. Based in Sheffield England, W&B produced some of the finest razors the world has ever seen.
This Wade & Butcher is special. It is the Celebrated Razor from Wade & Butcher. This Celebrated Razor features what was known back then as extra hollow grind. Today, it is known simply as hollow ground. This razor is slightly over 6/8″, really 25/32″. The blade features a slightly rounded square point with a great touch. The very tip of the blade is beveled for a unique aesthetic. The blade has a slight smile for greater cutting ability and a double shoulder.
The vintage scales are made from black horn polished to a bright lustre and featuring nickel silver pins.
This razor is a Frederick Reynolds masterpiece. Frederick Reynolds was a competitor of Wade & Butcher during the heyday of Sheffield’s reign as the culinary capital of the world. Manufactured in the 1800s, this wedge has survived the ages and has aged wonderfully.
The blade is a full 7/8″ and is a little big larger at the widest points. Featuring a smile and a near wedge grind, this is what a true Sheffield blade is supposed to be. It has incredible heft and a great look that has not been replicated in today’s razors outside of the custom razor market. The blade is tipped with a barber’s notch giving it a unique and aggressive appearance. The blade was restored to its original lustre, erasing centuries of aging.
The scales are vintage scales made from black horn. It is unlikely that these are the original scales as this razor is incredibly old, but someone lovingly replaced the scales on this blade and possibly carved his name into them. Borel C. is all I can make out. They have been brought back to their original shine and stand ready to last another century of use.
