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I am looking at a J.A. Henckels Friodur Inox 17 1/2 on EBAY. Just trying to figure out if the price is right. The razor looks clean and the seller has high reviews. I am not worried about shave ready. $189.00 I have heard good things about this razor and it does appear mint.
Mint 7 8" Round PT J A Henckels Friodur INOX 17 1 2 Razor Shave Ready Solingen | eBay
Nice razor in good shape...it boils down to what you are willing to pay! Price seems a little high but not hugely so. You could always message the seller an offer, worst they can do is say no!
By the way- where in Texas are you? I am near Houston.
From what I've seen that's about right, you may see them go for less but not much. You may want to post in the want to buy in the classifieds. 17 1/2's are pretty common place at the moment so you may want wait a little if you want to pay less.
Went to the link and a pop up on my screen shows 10 people watching it .......... just sayin' ......... :deal:
I am in Kerrville so about 3 hrs away on I10 west. I keep on waiting for Shaptonn (Houston) to throw a get together so us Texas boys can get together.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ernie1980
I thought it may be a pinch high...there have been ten guys watching for a while. It does look really clean I just wanted to make sure the price wasn't way off. I have just been wanting to pick one up and I don't know much about the older razors.
I had one, an 8/8 square point. I like to shave with round points but I never buy them anymore cause I don't like the way they look. If you like round points that is a nice one. TBH the 8/8 I had maybe 5 years ago cost me more, and I sold it for what I had in it. I don't know what the prices are nowadays. I've been out of the buying market for some time now.
It does a wee bit of hone wear and appears to be slightly down on the toe. I would not call it mint, but it is still a very serviceable razor. It is also my favorite brand.
What grind does the 17 1/2 have?
San Antonio here
SA...now that's close. I was there for the airshow this weekend. I think the 17 1/2 is a full hollow:shrug: I don't know the numbers are confusing me. I know the 1/2 refers to the round point....I think....Quote:
Originally Posted by Hthomas
That helps. I am glad to hear some more good about the brand....I have really been wanting to try one. I also am eyeballing a Filarmonica (Heard good things) and the Esberg near wedge on SRD. Damn the wife is going to kill me!!Quote:
Originally Posted by RezDog
The Friodur, and the Filarmonica are 'cult status' razors and bring a higher price. Sure they are good, but there are a lot of other vintage Solingen razors that don't have the famous names and shave every bit as good at a much more reasonable price. Just go for fine condition in some of the lesser known names and you'll get a great shaver.Quote:
Originally Posted by Txshooter38
the 1/2 does indicate that it is a round point. Coincidently it is also a 1/2 hollow. Henckels made many many razors and for a very long time. They made very good razors. As a result they tend to sell for a bit less than other brands of equal quality that made quite a few less razors and for shorter periods.
I would be up for that, it would be fun to meet up:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Txshooter38
If there are that many people watching it and you want it go for it! If not, there is some great advice above about lots of "no name" quality razors out there!!
Agreed on the less known razors....the only thing your face cares about is that tiny little last bit of edge right? The rest is just scenery for us razor hounds. I just feel like I have to have at least one of each!
I sold my 17 1/2 just a few months ago. Mint, with box and papers, and a fresh hone.
I honestly did not expect it to sell for my asking price at 180 I was going to accept less on a "Make Offer" that never came.
Yes, you can certainly find similar for less. But if you DO go for it, the odds are good that it will be a fine blade. Quality has been there in every Henk I have ever owned.
Is it that you want stainless? or the fact that its a 7/8? I myself prefer my thinner grinds which is why I didn't mind selling that one. (besides I have 2 more!) =P
I think I just wanted to try a Henckels. I do not have a stainless so I am interested in the differences. I normally prefer the wider blades with 6/8 or 7/8 being my go to razors.
You can find plenty of good Hencks with blades in that size range for less money. Unless you need to have "mint" =)
Nothing stopping you organizing a get together...Quote:
Originally Posted by Txshooter38
or you could set it up so everyone just shows up at Tom's place!