We are introducing you a great 19th Century Sheffield straight razor. When we research about the brand, we see that Carl Junior Wingaard, who was born in Norway around 1830, went to Sheffield England and established his company in 1854. He sold his name rights, which did not last long, to Edwin Blyde afterwards. We know that these happened before 1914, so with these and from its shape we estimate that this straight razor is about 140 - 160 years old.
For this wedge 5/8 Sheffield razor, which has a slightly smiling edge, we used Padauk wood scales, which is a very valuable exotic tree, and finished with clear varnish. We especially recommend this C.J. Wingaard & Co. Straight Razor, which has been used very little and is in very good condition for its age, to serious straight razor enthusiasts who wish to have a wedge razor from the 1800s.
Straight Razor Care Instructions
Unlike any other shaving tools, straight razors require special care. The cutting edge must be protected from impacts and contact with any hard surface. After each shave you must clean and dry your straight razor with a soft paper towel without touching the very edge and strop it to keep it sharp. You can strop on the canvas side of your strop to clean the cutting edge after each shave. Please do not try to sharpen your straight razor by yourself if you don’t have adequate honing experience, otherwise you can cause irreparable damage. You may consult our straight razor honing service. If you won’t be using your straight razor for a long time, it’s best to cover it with a thin coat of oil to keep it rust free. This is especially important for straight razors with carbon steels, as carbon steel is very prone to rust in humid conditions. Keep your straight razor in a dry place and out of children’s reach.
CAUTION: Straight razors are serious tools for experienced users who know their faces, skins, whisker types and how to lather well. They can cause serious accidents and injuries in the hands of people without enough experience. If you’re enthusiastic about traditional wet shaving but don’t have the experience needed for using a straight razor, then we recommend checking out our double edge safety razors first.
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