5/8" J Ireland Cutler Round Point Maple Scales | Brighton, England

Available is a newly restored vintage straight razor, perfect for beginners! A rarity in the cutlery world, this razor heralds from J Ireland based out of Brighton.

This cut-throat has been carefully restored and sharpened and comes 100% Shave-ready. Features round point for a classic look and protection from nicks. The scales are custom handcrafted from Maple Wood, treated with Tung oil. They have been polished smooth and will dazzle even when not in use! The blade shows off a classic feature reading, "Full Hollow Ground Special".

Country of Manufacture: Brighton, England
Grind: Full Hollow 
Metal: Carbon Steel
Scales: Maple
Date: 1900's
Condition: Polished, Sharpened and Shave Ready
Grade: Excellent
Imperfections: little signs of use
Included: Razor only

Restoration:

This razor underwent our complete Straight Razor Restoration Service. It was first polished, removing all active rust to reveal new metal and a mirror shine. Next, the scales were either restored or handcrafted depending on the razor’s needs. Custom scales are handcrafted specifically for this razor and expertly fashioned with new pins providing support, style, and control. If left original, the scales were cleaned thoroughly removing any risks of corrosion or scale rot, and buffed to bring out the material’s luster and brilliance.

To make the straight razor Shave Ready it then completes our True Honing Process, utilizing stones in a progression designed specifically for that razor’s material, grind, and needs. Bevels are set using a Chosera 400 sharpening stone, then the Chosera 1000 is assigned to precisely define the bevel. The Chosera 3000 is then used to sweep the bevel clean and acts as a transition into the finishing stones.

We begin the finishing with the Arashiyama 6000 stone. After an extended time with this sharpening stone shaving is completely possible. However, we utilize the Naniwa 12000 to bring the razor even closer to perfection. Our final stone, Suehiro 20000, leaves an exceptionally smooth edge providing you with a Shave Ready razor that will glide through your beard effortlessly.Once the honing is finished the razor is then stropped with one of our handcrafted Latigo 3’’ Strops and a light coating of food + face safe mineral oil is applied making this Straight razor preserved to museum quality standards and 100% Shave Ready!