(This post was last modified: 08-03-2017, 09:26 PM by HoosierShave.)
Since I had an hour between appointments this afternoon, I thought I would check out a local antique store. Ended up getting a Rubberset 59 with boar bristles and an old Weck med-prep razor. But I've been searching for a "cheap" straight razor that I might be able to learn on. What I found was a razor box that said Union Razor Cutler Co. But when I opened it...I found a Wade & Butcher Special. It was only $18 so I thought, why not?
I really don't know anything about straights but based on what I've read on this forum, it seems Wade & Butcher has a good reputation. I honestly don't know if this was a good deal or I'm out $18 but I thought it was worth a shot. The razor may be shot for all I know. But she did lend me a jeweler's loop and it didn't look like there were any nicks or damage to the blade. Hopefully, you guys can tell me more.
Here's some pics but, excuse the quality, I don't have a good camera and took these with my phone:
![[Image: SCmJymo.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/SCmJymo.jpg)
![[Image: W17yYB6.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/W17yYB6.jpg)
![[Image: rOu3KcP.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/rOu3KcP.jpg)
I really don't know anything about straights but based on what I've read on this forum, it seems Wade & Butcher has a good reputation. I honestly don't know if this was a good deal or I'm out $18 but I thought it was worth a shot. The razor may be shot for all I know. But she did lend me a jeweler's loop and it didn't look like there were any nicks or damage to the blade. Hopefully, you guys can tell me more.
Here's some pics but, excuse the quality, I don't have a good camera and took these with my phone:
![[Image: SCmJymo.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/SCmJymo.jpg)
![[Image: W17yYB6.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/W17yYB6.jpg)
![[Image: rOu3KcP.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/rOu3KcP.jpg)
![[Image: sass6T9.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/sass6T9.jpg)