Thread: Fromm trouble

My dad gave me some razors from his dad and his dad. SO I bought this to practice on before i used his. Though I am planning on getting my mistakes out of the way on this razor I'd like to get good. So, I'm going to get a 4k and I'm also going to tape the middle only. I've had tape on the spine most of today, but it's been on the entire spine. Thanks much all. I'll report back when I figure things out a bit better.

also, what about masking tape or scotch tape?? The electrical is leaving black on my hone. Is that a sign that I'm pushing too hard and I don't need to change tape or is that just the deal??

No not scotch tape or masking tape.
Maybe, maybe not on the pressure vs tape. You should use good electrical tape, not cheap stuff. Spring for the $3 Scotch/3M stuff, not the 50 cent crap. When you hone, the pressure should be torqued toward the edge, not just pressing down on the spine. The spine should only serve as a guide to maintain the proper angle at the bevel.

Wow that is one ugly frown!! Sure glad this wasn't on a great razor
I've found that Hoppe's number 9 gun solvent works great cleaning off the gunk from the tape and does not stain the razor. Just put some on a patch and wipe the crud off when done.

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

Wow that is one ugly frown!! Sure glad this wasn't on a great razor
I've found that Hoppe's number 9 gun solvent works great cleaning off the gunk from the tape and does not stain the razor. Just put some on a patch and wipe the crud off when done.

That is not a frown.
You don't need to use any solvent to clean tape gunk off of a razor. All you need is the tape that was pulled off of the razor. Dab the sticky side of the tape against the gunk and it will be pulled right off.

Originally Posted by Utopian

That is not a frown.
You don't need to use any solvent to clean tape gunk off of a razor. All you need is the tape that was pulled off of the razor. Dab the sticky side of the tape against the gunk and it will be pulled right off.

Hoppes is quicker and cleans also IMHO
What would you call it? Spine warp that caused an upside down smile?

if you are just training then go head do what you like to do. if your plan to make this razor shave ready and get a good shaves from it Sorry forget about it.
From pics it seems like does have a good warped.(this is from pics not clear pics one side of the bevel)
one side doesn't have any hone wear compare other.
this makes me say in fact you have warped blade.Now in warped blade you should have hone wear another side of the blade in the heel and tip opposite to other side?
seems like again you don't have that ether?
confusing blade .
Anyway blade is very low quality blade.
have fun .

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

Hoppes is quicker and cleans also IMHO
What would you call it? Spine warp that caused an upside down smile?

Fine, go ahead and call that a frown, but no one will know what you are talking about.

Hi q31,

A Norton 4000 would be handy, but you can get the razor honed just fine with your 1000 & 8000. I have the same Fromm 72R and shave with it all the time. On mine the spine wasn't perfectly straight. That means that the conventional "wisdom" to always keep the spine in contact with the stone does not hold in this case. Simply sharpen your razor by taping the spine, or better yet, lift the spine a millimeter or two. If you live in Southern California I would be happy to show you how you can hone your razor in about ten minutes.

Best wishes,
Jeff

Originally Posted by JeffR

Simply sharpen your razor by taping the spine, or better yet, lift the spine a millimeter or two.
Best wishes,
Jeff

Basically Jeff your advice is sharpen this blade as a knife?
and this will resolve the issue ?
Good luck