Thread: JA Henckels Friodur 472 Worked spine (6/8) - Nice!

One of my favorite razor's brand/type. A great example of a Friodur 472, with a beautiful worked spine. Believe me, either you are an experienced user or a beginner, this is an amazing razor to be your first or to add to your collection and keep it there forever!

Full hollow grind, this blade is somewhere between 6/8 (and very low honewear)... very nice weight and balance! These razors are INOX, and can take a super wicked edge with almost no effort on the hones... awesome for any beginner or any advanced that wants a razor for everyday use... they do hold the edge and the maintenance is way less taxing being Inox. This one is in just a great shape, check the pics!

It comes shave ready (for my taste; that means, my beard, skin, shaving technique etc…), but maybe some more stropping is required for your taste. Honed on progression of Naniwas up to 12k and finished in SG20K. After honed and tested, the razor has been cleaned, disinfected. Then it will be safely packed for the travel. Priced to sell

Shipping (to be covered by the buyer) to almost any country using EMS for expedite delivery (about 10 business days from shipping date to deliver at your country customs office) for only $15 to the US (ask me for other countries). Note: If you prefer, I can ship it for free without tracking number under buyer’s responsibility on F&F payments.

Will ship within 3 business days after payment. PayPal payment is expected within 24 hours after commit to buy the razor in this thread. Generally willing to hear reasonable offers. *Always happy to help grouping razors to reduce individual shipping costs!* . As with all Vintage razors, there could be defects in the blade or scales, but all my razors’ are checked clear of any pitting or nicks in the edge during honing, and scales are tight and close ok unless the contrary is specified.


Price: $99

Smoking deal!

Have you a Henckels tree in the back yard, Gabe?

hehe i have a collection of henckels, i really can holdmyself from buying and then i have to let them go.. but for sale, i think i have another 472 that i need to rescale and then i wont sell anymore... cause all the others i have only one speciment of each...

72, 72 1/2, 50 1/2, 472, 472 1/2, 72-V, 11-V, 14, 17, 17 1/2, 250, and i cant recall how many more.. but again.. only one left of each model HAHA

I am a complete beginner, I have used safety razors for several years and I want to try a straight razor, I think this one is a good option, the square tip scares me though, if I decide to purchase this one, how do I do that? is there a button or link or something?

That's a good question, but nothing to fear from the tip. You can see that it is slightly rounded and not a pointed 'spike'.
I find 6/8 razors the easiest to use and it should prove to be a fine razor for someone beginning.
Also, it is inox, or stainless. These hold an edge quite well and are resistant to rust.
click on Gabrielcr78's name and send him a private message to make the purchase. You will be glad you did.

You will also need a strop.............

I am with sharptonn, I have several and they are great shavers. Hard to go wrong with Henckels, I haven't found one that doesn't take and hold a great edge.

Matt...

thanks Tom! indeed i agree a friodur is a great starter razor!
Also, ledemon, i agree with Tom, you have two great options posted on the Hones and Strops section here in the BST, there's a nice NOS Tripoli Boar from Tom and also a used Japanese shell i had posted yesterday, you cant go wrong with either of those

cheers!

Gabe

Thank you all for your useful commets. i just bought it, I have seen lots of good comments on the Henckels razors, I will be careful not to kill myself with one of these hehe

Originally Posted by ledemon

Thank you all for your useful commets. i just bought it, I have seen lots of good comments on the Henckels razors, I will be careful not to kill myself with one of these hehe

Smart move. You won't regret it.

Ledemon, you got a very nice shaver, take it easy, learning curve is different for each of us, but i agree with Bart, you wont regret it. let us know in the forums how the process goes and if you need any advise ther will be an army of guys willing to help
welcome to this fine path straight razors!

Gabe

BTW:
Sold and Paid. closing thread.