Thread: Fancy Friodur's and custom razors!!

I was just purusing the ol' razor shops last night, and saw something that people might be interested in....

There is a rather 'fancy' Henckels Friodur being sold a shavingshop.com for, what I think, is a VERY reasonable price (giving the design).

It reminds me of some custom blades that I have seen people makeing (i.e. Livi's fancy spine work, R.Williams big blades, etc) , or even some of the fancy H.Boker blades of old. Well, basically, it has what I look for in a blade, and is mint!

I'm thinking, if you don't have time to get in line for a custom make, the money for a custom blade, or the patience to find an old razor - this fancy, in mint condition - this is your chance! I just thought you guys would like a 'heads up' on this.

It's a notch tip (or spanish tip) file back (scalloped) 8/8 Henckels!
http://www.shavingshop.com/index.php...D1%26new%3Dyes

I'm thinking I'm going to treat myself to an early Christmas present...you know, since I've been 'shopping so hard for others', I think I deserve a little something..


The other sites seem to carry the same stuff as before (classic, knifecenter). I'm hoping they get some nice stuff in for the holidays!

C utz

I've got one of those blades coming...I can't wait to get some scales on it.

Might I suggest that oryx scales would suit this razor beautifully?

As well as looking very nice, these are superb shavers. I have one in 7/8 and it's one of my favourites.

Tempted to order one of these though and have some custom scales put on it, I don't know if I can afford it at the moment though what with Christmas fast approaching.

I'm thinkin' custom scales too!

Hmm, perhaps something of the Mammoth variety?!

I like the fact that these come with 'plain jane' scales...I won't feel guilty customizing it!!

Those that do this should regroup after Christmas and see what we do with 'em!

C utz

Maybe I'm alone on this one, but I'm not really a fan of razors that have had their backs "worked" like that. I like ones that have ornate designs, such as Thiers-Issard's "leaf and vine" pattern or the ones with gold inlays; but this Fridour just looks like it took a thirty second trip to the grinder. I think "Brokeback Razor" is a more appropriate term.

I think they're better un-modified. The "plain Jane" scales could use a change-up, though, you're right. Mammoth ivory is a great idea. I don't have any of that ivory in my collection yet, but buying it from a supplier and having the scales custom-made would really cut costs. I love the idea of having the tusks of an long-since-extinct, enormous beast as part of my collection. I know I'd cherish a razor like that.