Point: barber's notch
Blade: sheffield, full hollow
Tape: one layer
Vendor Description
Age Range: Circa Mid-late 1800s
Manufacturer: Joseph Smith & Sons, Sheffield England
Restoration: Fully restored- The blade was fully polished, original scales were carefully cleaned, sanded, polished and oiled and finally the assembled razor was honed and stropped to a comfortable shaving edge
Blade
Material: Sheffield Carbon Crucible Steel
Width: 7/8” wide from edge to top of spine at the widest point
Grind: full hollow
Hone Wear: almost none, with a thin even bevel at the edge
Tip: Barbers notch
Finishes: Crocus(mirror) finish all over
Condition: Very attractive, some cosmetic blemishes (patina) remaining in the steel, commensurate with its age but stunning overall
Shave ready: Yes, freshly honed with 1 layer of tape on the spine, fully stropped, sanitized and ready to shave
Scales
Material: Original black hard rubber, polished to a high gloss and fitted with nickel hardware and a white spacer wedge
Pinning: nickel silver pins and washers, all original
Condition: Excellent especially for their age, some minor cosmetic flaws, the blade centers well between them and is balanced well
