Griffith Shaving Goods
Instanter "Patent Tempered" - Restored 11/16 Vintage Sheffield Straight Razor with Rare Carved Scales - Shave Ready
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Razor Specifics:
Age Range: Circa early-1800s
Manufacturer: Instanter, Sheffield England
Restoration: Fully restored- The blade was masterfully reground to correct blade geometry and remove detrimental wear, fully polished, the restored original scales were fitted and finally the assembled razor was honed and stropped to a super-keen and comfortable shaving edge
Manufacturer: Instanter, Sheffield England
Restoration: Fully restored- The blade was masterfully reground to correct blade geometry and remove detrimental wear, fully polished, the restored original scales were fitted and finally the assembled razor was honed and stropped to a super-keen and comfortable shaving edge
Blade
Material: Sheffield Crucible Carbon Steel
Width: 11/16" wide from edge to top of spine at the widest point
Grind: near wedge
Hone Wear: None at all, careful regrinding has left the blade with no hone wear and a thin, even bevel at the edge
Tip: Square
Material: Sheffield Crucible Carbon Steel
Width: 11/16" wide from edge to top of spine at the widest point
Grind: near wedge
Hone Wear: None at all, careful regrinding has left the blade with no hone wear and a thin, even bevel at the edge
Tip: Square
Finishes: Reflective crocus (mirror) finish all over
Condition: Very good, some scattered blemishes (patina) remaining in the steel, commensurate with its age, but stunning overall
Shave ready: Yes, freshly honed with one layer or tape on the spine, stropped and sanitized, ready to shave immediately
Condition: Very good, some scattered blemishes (patina) remaining in the steel, commensurate with its age, but stunning overall
Shave ready: Yes, freshly honed with one layer or tape on the spine, stropped and sanitized, ready to shave immediately
Scales
Material: Original carved bone (Whale bone?) with nickel or possibly silver escutcheon plate
Pinning: Brass pins and washers, replacements
Condition: Glossy, highly polished, free from flaws except for a repair split in the bone (see last photo for close-up), the blade is held tightly and centers well between them, gorgeous overall
Condition: Glossy, highly polished, free from flaws except for a repair split in the bone (see last photo for close-up), the blade is held tightly and centers well between them, gorgeous overall
About our restoration and honing process
Each one of our restored razors is brought back to life with a passion and attention to detail like it would be an addition to our own collection or user rotation. Many years of restoration experience and hundreds of restored razors sold around the world have refined our processes, but each razor is still given the time and individual attention it needs. Our vintage razors undergo dozens of steps involving blade unpinning (where necessarily) metal grinding/sanding with a range of different diameter and hardness wheels with various grits of abrasive and polishes. Scales are straightened and repaired when necessary, wet sanded and polishing. After the razor’s cosmetic and functional repairs are completed, a multistep honing process using a range of synthetic and natural sharpening stones is used to bring each razor back to keen and comfortable shaving sharpness. Finally stropping is performed on one of our cordovan leather strops and the blade is sanitized in Barbicide hospital-grade disinfectant. If for any reason you are not satisfied with our restored razors, please contact us to discuss return options. Your satisfaction is our ultimate goal.
