those look fantastic!
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those look fantastic!
@ wai: nice one. In fact I was eying that one on the 'bay as well. Liked the super sober look of it. How is it as a shaver?
@ Birnando: love the basic "unpolished metal" look of the Filly EPBD you posted. Is tridur something special or have I missed it so far when looking at an EPBD?
Everyone: please keep the pics and postings coming because the more pictures are posted, the larger the variety of brands and looks we all can enjoy.
Background info on how they shave (even if subjective) compared to other SR's in your rotation and factual / fictional knowledge is also welcome.
Kindest regards, Jazor.
Dear # 14 enthusiasts: recently I saw a number of beautiful 14's change owners on the bay.
Probably some of the new owners are SRP members.
How about posting a nice update with a picture?
Kindest regards, Jazor.
Hi Pixelfixed: sorry no links.
Amongst them were a number of Filly's and even some Henckels.
Was hoping these went to some of our members so they could share their pics with us.
Kindest regards, Jazor.
Actually had a snipe on one of the henckels (missed it tho) I sold two #14 Palmeras on the bay last month.Niether went to SRP members (I always ask if they are)
Three more to add to this topic.
An old Filly 14 Doble Temple, a Gurosan 14 and a Brand-spanking new Filly Sub Cero 14.
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@ sashimi: wow, three at once! Very nice blades! Thank you for sharing!
What can you share with us about the Gorusan # 14? It is the first time I see a blade like that and I'm curious.
Kindest regards, Jazor.
I bought this Gurosan blade NOS from Spain, so the only indication that I have is that it's probably a Spanish brand.
Not much else to go on. She shaves beautifully and just as good as a "Filly".
GENS NO.14, 78mm Blade Razor Made in Solingen, Germany. The box it came in is marked "15/16", as well.
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Very nice,thx for posting.
I really like that GENS logo on the scales! Very cool blade. Even the 14's don't come shave ready from the factory. I've had numerous 14's by now and always took them for a few laps on a water coticule. That brings out the edge on these blades beautifully.
May she serve you well!
@ jackslimpson: thanks for sharing that beautiful Gens with us! It's the first time I see a Gens # 14.
For a Solingen blade it has quite extroverted gold etching and it also has a three pin which isn't very common. Very nice razor indeed.
Kindest regards, Jazor.
Found this one a few weeks back. I wonder if any one has info on this one, I have not found anything sofar.
W.J.Lauwers Amsterdam, Iwonder who made the blade.
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I coticulized it and its a very fine shaver.
kindest regards, Anthony
A quick scan through some old Dutch newspapers only reveals an Optician called W.J. Lauwers from Amsterdam, who also sold binoculars, pince-nez and barometers. Haven't found any add that specifically stated razors though. Nice razor!
Hi Anthony: wow, that's a nice one. You seem to score a lot of fine blades which tells me you have very good taste!
This is the first time I see a "Dutch" # 14.
What happened sometimes (perhaps also with the Candidius you shared with us in the other topic) is that a large buyer (pharmacy, metal shop, knife / scissors shop) would have an OEM (perhaps a Solingen straight producer in this case) do private branding for a large enough batch.
Just did a brief look around on the internet and when punching in W.J. Lauwers Amsterdam found some old black and white pictures of shops in Amsterdam.
What's the size?
Kindest regards, Jazor.
The Blanket of the Amsterdam Razor was made for Bauermann & Söhne as the Dwarf shows, maybe Lauwers was only a seller (what doesnt mean that the Razors wouldnt be goo, its a wonderful and rare piece of Dutch shaving culture, i must confess, im a bit jelaous :-)).
Had it been listed that the 14 also had been sold under Kabrand, AEVOS (Eugenio Hoppe, also Frogking), Platypus & LeGrelot Brand?
thanks Jazor, Sashami and Rockabillyhelge for your research and feedback.
It's good to know where it originated from.
Measurements: 22.8 mm and a spine with an even 6.45 width (gives a lovely 17 degree bevelangle)
it had some microchips and a few black spots on the bevel but I didn't have to remove much,
all in all it was a very lucky buy for 7 euro, I got it cheap because the handle was broken.
kind regards,
Anthony
Got a nice 7/8"+ Ch Monternier et Fils No. 14 'Verdun' today at the Bay, does someone know something about this Razor?
I would post the Link to the Auction (still won the auction today so it will take a few days until it arrives) but i dont know if its allowed to post such links.
OK,
i didnt knew that, when its OK, heres the Auction Link :-)
Vintage FRENCH straight razor "VERDUN" Great condition 1950 | eBay
Thats a very nice Blade:)
Thank you :-)
I hope that it is thinner grounded than my Doble Temple (i sold it cause it was to rough and rigid).
Indeed: pictures please?
Kindest regards, Jazor.
I have only the Pics of the Auction yet, but i will post some pics of the Razor from my own (im afraid to avoid copyright rules if i would post the auction pics here so i only posted the auction link) when it arrives :-)
Well, the Monternier 14 arrived, and wow, its a very fine Razor :D
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Beautifull Blade,what is the size??
It is 15/16" :-)
@ Rockabillyhelge: thanks for posting those pics. Nice one and one we have not come across yet in this # 14 topic.
How about the edge / the shave feel?
Kindest regards, Jazor.
The Edge looks good but i have to sharpen it, its dull.
Tomorrow i will put it over the hones and on Monday i will test it and post my review :-)
@ kcb5150: thanks for sharing those good pictures.
It's a very nice ERN: how does it behave during the shave?
Kindest regards, Jazor.
IDK, I just sorted out the minor corrosion on the blade after buying it a couple of weeks ago. It's an absolutely gorgeous blade. Show tell thread below where Bayamontate explains his honing approach to it.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/show-...4-big-ern.html
The blade is really impressively thin at the bevel area. It feels like it is going to be very maneuverable for a big blade, in that it is ground the way it is, has a lot of mass in the tang so the balance is moved back towards the pivot, and top and bottom jimps.
That Ern is beautifull,thanks for posting it.
Have not posted in this thread for a long while,About the only blade I use anymore are all 14s,they shave like a dream.
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@ pixelfixed: that is a nice line up!
Almost all of them spikes even.
Kindest regards, Jazor.