new 7/8 for the morning...
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Daaaang, definitely on my list of must haves. Enjoy it Major!
The Friodurs are truly amazing. Cudarunner lent me a few and I love them. This will my my second. I've tried quite a few types/designs, and I love these the most.Quote:
Originally Posted by HARRYWALLY
Nice razor and I'm sure a great shaver also. I've got two identical 17 1/2's and a 451, all grate blades and very easy to hone even though they are stainless. They are the razors I take with me when I am living in the bush in very humid conditions.
holy-- *&$^... I gotta be carefull with Cuda's honing. This blade is deadly!
I have a 7/8 Friodur on loan from a friend that seems really similar to yours. If I'm not mistaken, they were from a batch of 7/8 Friodur blanks ground by a Hungarian(?) grinder.
They hone up and shave just fine - nothing awful, nothing special - but I find the grind job and finish rather rough and as such, aesthetically off-putting. I like the looks of older grind Friodurs better, myself.
Henckels is my favorite brand. I have quite a few different ones, both carbon steel and the Friodurs. Happy shaving!
I have a new mint 472 1/2, the Japanese version with the floral spine work. I have not had time to hone it yet but I am really looking foward to the shave. This might not happen soon because I keep getting more razors! Filarmonica sub cero, EPBD, and doble temple come first...
Enjoy tomorrows shave Major. I used my 17/1/2 today.
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Very pretty piece. I for one would love to get my hands on one. Enjoy those shaves!
GREAT just what I wanted to hear is I get to go to ER again, since cuda is getting two of mine very soon. Is it to late to go back to electric? :rant:Quote:
Originally Posted by MajorEthanolic
I've got a 4/8 Inox that I just can't get a good edge on.... but then, I'm a newb with honing.... I'm assuming I haven't figured it out yet, but I can't say I'm a fan of the size either... I've got to look for a larger Friodur to play with
beautifull!
Wow. Very nice.
Mike
I've got a 6/8 NOS Friodur - right now it's my favorite razor - very easy to hone and stays sharp for ages...
-john
So I've heard the term "NOS" a few times now... what is that?Quote:
Originally Posted by ocelot27
It means New Old Stock. Just like the military, shaving has it's own set of acronyms and it takes a bit to get used to.
I puzzled over MWF for the longest time.
Bob
Some reading on the subject:Quote:
Originally Posted by MajorEthanolic
http://straightrazorpalace.com/gener...-mean-you.html
I have two of the razors ground from old blanks, a 7/8 Spanish point and 7/8 square point. I also have a 7/8 from Henckels. They can be destinguished easily. The razors from Henckels are usually in factory scales that have the twins logo and say Friodur. The 7/8 blades are stamped with 17 (square) or 17 1/2 (round point) on either the monkey tail or shank. The old blank grinds are usually in scales that do not have the logo and Friodur labeling and the blades are unnumbered. The factory ground blades have a deeper hollow grind.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pithor
Mine all shave and strop well, but I prefer the factory 7/8 razor. I also have 4/8, 5/8, and 6/8 Friodurs. They are all good, if in good condition and shave ready. Mine maintain easily.
HTH
I have three Friodurs, all factory grinds. And all of them are outstanding razors. They hone and shave beautifully and hold their edge a long time. But then again, I have two carbon Henkels and they are magnificent razors as well. Any new person would be wise to take advantage of these undervalued razors while they are still around.
Where does one find these with relative ease?Quote:
Originally Posted by OCDshaver
Dang big German razors are so attractive!
My biggest german razor is a 6/8, would love to find an 7/8-8/8
No idea, these thing have exploded in price in the last year, use to be able to gobble up razors like this for 50-60 all day, now anything over 5/8ths and in good condition friodur goes close to 100 or more, unless you get really lucky.Quote:
Originally Posted by Denvernoob
People seem to really appreciate how good the soligen makers really were.
There is a seller in Japan on eBay that had two very nice 472s just under $150. That same seller will from time to time decide to do auctions on his offerings. When that happens,they become cheaper. I have three and didn't pay more than $125 for any of them. But something to keep in mind is that I am of the believe that these razors hold their own with Fillys, Double Ducks, and all the other highly coveted razors that people are willing to spend several hundred dollars on with the resignation that this is simply the going rate for the top end razors. And compared to the base model Dovo Best Quality, it's a very reasonable price in my eyes. No, you won't find them for $30. They are undervalued but not a secret either.Quote:
Originally Posted by Denvernoob
very nice !! i have a 6/8 that i love , but it dont like me as it seems to bite me every time i use it ..lol
