Newbie saying Hi and asking q's

**Justin** · 09-13-2009, 10:56 AM

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

**AFDavis11** · 09-13-2009, 11:04 AM

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

Oh, and welcome to the site!!

**Justin** · 09-13-2009, 11:07 AM

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!!

Thanks - your post count tells a different story!!

**AFDavis11** · 09-13-2009, 11:15 AM

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.

**SiRed8** · 09-13-2009, 11:23 AM

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

**charlie762** · 09-13-2009, 11:30 AM

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.

**Otto** · 09-13-2009, 11:32 AM

Hi and welcome onboard!

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

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

**dannywonderful** · 09-13-2009, 11:44 AM

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.

**Justin** · 09-13-2009, 11:59 AM

Thanks for your kind words, everyone!

Here are a couple of pics for you...

**Otto** · 09-13-2009, 12:04 PM

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

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