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04-29-2014, 02:53 PM #150 year str. shaver
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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.......JERRY
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04-29-2014, 04:16 PM #2Senior Member
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I love it, I that style !!
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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)
they are quite commun here in France
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04-29-2014, 04:38 PM #4Compulsive frankensteinisator
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They're of good quality, enjoy !
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04-29-2014, 05:08 PM #5Historically Inquisitive
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Thats quite the razor Jerry from the bottom of the pile! Enjoy!
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05-05-2014, 03:46 AM #6Senior Member
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That's great info and welcomed news.
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 #7Compulsive frankensteinisator
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Beautiful condition, late XIXe : you'll sure have good shaves with this one.
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05-05-2014, 10:27 AM #8Senior Member
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I saw this but didn't bid, it looks amazing !!....Please give us your impressions when you shave with it
Originally Posted by Raol
That's great info and welcomed news.
I just picked this up off the Bay.....and am looking forward to seeing this up close and personal.
http://straightrazorplace.com/workshop/18504-welcome-workshop-how-do-i-where-do-i-what-do-i-answers-here.html
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Sorry MrSell, I don't want to "jack" your thread but this is all very interesting. Originally Posted by Thaeris
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.
will definitely advise when I get to try it out. 
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05-05-2014, 05:33 PM #10Compulsive frankensteinisator
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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. Originally Posted by Raol
It's true that this razor is in a really beautiful condition !
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