Thread: First restoration - W&B Barbers use

I picked up a pretty beat 8/8 Wade and Butcher Barbers use razor on eBay a little while ago. The scales were pretty grimy (couldn't even tell the wedge was metal) but the blade wasn't too bad. When I got the chance I unpinned the scales, filled some cracks, sanded and polished them and took off all the rust and polished the blade.

Here's unfortunately the only before pics I have:


And here's the after photos:



I really enjoyed the process and can't wait to start another project.

Very nice. I am trying to build up the nerve to buy on eBay and try to clean one up.

Nice work on a nice old razor. Congrats

WOW! Same scales? Awesome work. What did you fill the cracks with and how did you finish them? Amazing job. Totally original. Sweet!

Man that thing turned out great. I am a big fan of the old W&B's.

Thanks! I filled the cracks with CA glue and went through the grits of sandpaper on the scales, finishing up with micromesh 3200-12000. I need to get some neatsfoot oil to finish them up though. The micromesh is really great for a deep mirror finish as long as you get all the scratches out with previous sandings.

Lookin' Good!

Smart clean up and repair on that razor. Nice work!

Where can I purchase micromesh in Greenville,NC ?

fantastic job!