Fontenille razor

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04-29-2014, 02:53 PM
mrsell63

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Fontenille razor

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I found this Fontenille brass frameback razor at the bottom of the pile recently. Not sure where I got it but decided to hone it and see how it shaves. Well, it shaves great and is easy to manipulate.

Can anyone help with the history of Fontenille razors. I have heard the name but don't know anything about the brand. I will appreciate any info regarding this razor. Thanks.......
04-29-2014, 04:16 PM
Walterbowens

I love it, I that style !!
04-29-2014, 04:27 PM
charlie48horlogerie

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It's a maker from Thiers in France, in buissness arrround 1850 till 1970 I guess. His number in the table of registration of Thiers was "134", before the mark was also a sabot (a wooden shoe)

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they are quite commun here in France
04-29-2014, 04:38 PM
Thaeris

They're of good quality, enjoy ! :)
04-29-2014, 05:08 PM
Martin103

Thats quite the razor Jerry from the bottom of the pile! Enjoy!
05-05-2014, 03:46 AM
Raol

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Attachment 165026That's great info and welcomed news.:rock:
I just picked this up off the Bay.....and am looking forward to seeing this up close and personal.
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05-05-2014, 07:02 AM
Thaeris

Beautiful condition, late XIXe : you'll sure have good shaves with this one.
05-05-2014, 10:27 AM
bongo

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Originally Posted by Raol

Attachment 165026That's great info and welcomed news.:rock:
I just picked this up off the Bay.....and am looking forward to seeing this up close and personal.
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I saw this but didn't bid, it looks amazing !!....Please give us your impressions when you shave with it ;)
05-05-2014, 04:56 PM
Raol

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Originally Posted by Thaeris

Beautiful condition, late XIXe : you'll sure have good shaves with this one.

Sorry MrSell, I don't want to "jack" your thread but this is all very interesting.
It surprises me that in this condition it could be that old?
Must be new scales don't you think.

Bongo, I didn't think I would get away with this one,......thank you. :chapeau will definitely advise when I get to try it out. :o
05-05-2014, 05:33 PM
Thaeris

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Originally Posted by Raol

Sorry MrSell, I don't want to "jack" your thread but this is all very interesting.
It surprises me that in this condition it could be that old?
Must be new scales don't you think.

Well, I don't think so.. Black horn scales with bone spacer are typical of the french production of the nineteenth century. But I think it was possibly restored by the seller.

It's true that this razor is in a really beautiful condition ! :chapeau
05-06-2014, 02:13 AM
mrsell63

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Originally Posted by Raol

Sorry MrSell, I don't want to "jack" your thread but this is all very interesting.
It surprises me that in this condition it could be that old?
Must be new scales don't you think.

Bongo, I didn't think I would get away with this one,......thank you. :chapeau will definitely advise when I get to try it out. :o

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I just have a point and shoot cheapo camera so details are fuzzy. Judging by the antique condition of the pins and the "numerous" flea bites all the way around the edges of both scales, I think it's a safe bet that the scales are original. Thanks for your concern.