Griffith Shaving Goods
Joseph Elliot Celebrated Razor - 13/16 Near Wedge Blade with Rare "Boston" Horn Scales - Fully Restored Vintage Sheffield Straight Razor - Shave Ready
Razor Specifics:
Age Range: Early-Mid 1800s
Manufacturer: Joseph Elliot, Sheffield England
A period Joseph Elliot paper razor box is included
Manufacturer: Joseph Elliot, 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 Carbon Crucible Steel
Width: 13/16” wide from edge to top of spine at the widest point
Grind: Quarter hollow
Hone Wear: None at all, careful regrinding has left the blade with no hone wear and a thin, even bevel at the edge
Material: Sheffield Carbon Crucible Steel
Width: 13/16” wide from edge to top of spine at the widest point
Grind: Quarter hollow
Hone Wear: None at all, careful regrinding has left the blade with no hone wear and a thin, even bevel at the edge
Tip: Barbers notch
Finishes: Slightly satin mirror finish on blade faces, crocus (mirror) finish on spine and tang
Condition: Stunning and nearly perfect, some cosmetic blemishes (patina) remaining in the steel, commensurate with its age but amazing overall
Shave ready: Yes, freshly honed with 1 layer of tape on the spine, fully stropped, sanitized and ready to shave
Finishes: Slightly satin mirror finish on blade faces, crocus (mirror) finish on spine and tang
Condition: Stunning and nearly perfect, some cosmetic blemishes (patina) remaining in the steel, commensurate with its age but amazing overall
Shave ready: Yes, freshly honed with 1 layer of tape on the spine, fully stropped, sanitized and ready to shave
Scales
Material: RARE pressed black horn, polished to a high gloss, oiled, waxed and fitted with brass hardware and a lead spacer wedge
Pinning: Brass pins and washers, only the pivot has been replaced
Condition: Excellent especially for their age, the damaged beyond repair back side scale has been replaced with a new piece of black horn making for a near unnoticeable repair, the blade centers well between them and is balanced well
Condition: Excellent especially for their age, the damaged beyond repair back side scale has been replaced with a new piece of black horn making for a near unnoticeable repair, the blade centers well between them and is balanced well
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.
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.