Newbie saying Hi and asking q's

Great site!!
I've just registered and wondered if I could ask a couple of questions about my razor? Perhaps you knowledgeable folk could give me some info on it?

It's a new (to me) and unused German razor in the original box with an instruction sheet.

The box is marked:
J.A. Henckels
Zwillingswerk AG
Solingen Germany

The razor itself has an ivory coloured handle with 'Friodur' written on it and with a logo of two figures.
The blade also says 'Friodur' and also 'Inox - no stain' and '50 1/2' as well as the makers name again.

Is this a quality razor?

Any information will be very gratefully received, thank you!!

Justin

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I know nothing about razors, but I think that is a quality blade. Should do you very well.

Oh, and welcome to the site!!

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Originally Posted by AFDavis11

I know nothing about razors, but I think that is a quality blade. Should do you very well.

Oh, and welcome to the site!!

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Thanks - your post count tells a different story!! ;)

Post count doesn't mean much . . . I only own a few razors. I hone them, strop them, and shave. I'm not a collector at all of razors. But I have seen a few examples of that razor and they all seemed really nice. I can sense the kind of steel I would like to shave with, and I think that would be one that I would like.

We have many members that probably own two or three of them, along with 60-100 more. I get anxious if I have more than 3 razors in the house at once.

Welcome aboard Justin! :beer:

I don't know much about razors but here:
Good Straight Razor Brands - Straight Razor Place Wiki

Brands of Straight Razors to avoid - Straight Razor Place Wiki

Hi Justin welcome to the forum!
You have got a quality razor. Check out the razor club section although I didn't see one for J A Henckels they're another way of learning more about your brand of razor.If there isn't a club for them,start one.Plenty members have J.A.'s I'm sure.

Oh and a picture of the razor would be nice.

Hi and welcome onboard!


J.A. Henckels / Friodor are among the best razors.

Here is the club:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...ing-twins.html

Have no fear, Henckels are very good razors. Welcome to the site and make sure you post some pics of your razor when you get chance.

Thanks for your kind words, everyone!

Here are a couple of pics for you...
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q...s/Razor003.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q...s/Razor001.jpg

Nice, very nice. Feel free to post pictures of it in the club too.

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Originally Posted by Otto

Nice, very nice. Feel free to post pictures of it in the club too.

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Thanks, pic now posted in the club too!

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it's very good razor made of stainless steel. have fun

+1n with my buddy Gugi up there. It's a great razor, quality brand. looks brand new. It should serve you well...It may need a honing....

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Yes whether it is new or vintage it probably needs to be honed before you try and shave with it.

your in the uk so theinvisibleedge.co.uk will be your best shot most likely.

It's a very nice razor and since it's stainless steel you shouldn't have to worry about rust too much which being in UK is a big plus. Also stainless are suppose to hold and edge longer so you should be able to go a while before needing a touch-up.

Good luck keep us posted on how things turn out:)

Thats a great razor you have yourself there. I have one and i love it. I have a lot of razors and i love them all so i guess that doesnt mean much but yes its a fantastic razor. get it honed if you havnt already and enjoy it. And when i say get it honed i mean by someone with a clue.