Thread: Keeping frameback dry

Originally Posted by Wid

Thought most framebacks like that had a little set screw where the opening is.

FBs with exchangible blades do,have never seen one with an open frame like that.
I think the orig frame was replaced with a pce of metal tubing,The toe end looks like it was hacksawed,JMO

I have to agree, something just doesn't look right.

Ummmm...... Here's an idea..... Spray foam the inside of the frame? In theory....might work? That idea came from way out in left field.....

Spray foam would hold water in. It would be better to silicone it.

Fill the end with,JB weld steelstick,done deal forever.

I have two Swedish framebacks. One Anton Berg like yours and a John engstrom. The frames are original. The frame on the Anton has an etching stating(I'm paraphrasing) 'Best razor for year 1882-1883 from Orebro to Boston, both Swedish towns. I use 90% isopropyl alcohol with mineral oil mixed/dissolved in for corrosion protection after use. I have tried hair dryer on them but like the canned air first then goto warm air from dryer. My regular blade just get dipped then hit the the hair dryer on warm setting. Nice razor, btw.

Originally Posted by Chevhead

Spray foam would hold water in. It would be better to silicone it.

Silicon is what I was thinking about...... Something to fill the void areas.

I don't care for my framebacks in any special way at all. I used to wipe all my razors down with a tissue dipped in Eucalyptus oil (in fact I'd almost rave about how good it was) but I haven't even used that for ages, maybe well over a year, with no ramifications noted at all.

I don't rinse my razors, I wipe them on a damp face cloth during the shave and wipe them with a bath towel post shave (between forefinger and thumb) and they're perfectly fine.

I used to obsess a bit about cleaning them and drying them but as long as you put yours away dry and clean I'm sure it'll be fine.

I wouldn't weld, or glue or fill up the front. That frame can be removed, you know (slipped off) but I wouldn't recommend it. IF however you DO ever get a problem in there, you can slip the frame off to clean. I found you need to be pretty careful you don't bend the little lug type things that hold it on near the pivot.

The frame on my Hellberg I used to have was brass, plated (maybe nickel?).

I also think even putting wax in the hole will actually trap any moisture that gets in there.

Just dry it on a towel and don't rinse it at all; even though it's called 'wet shaving' I think a straight should never actually BE wet...

Carl

Hi all,

thanks for your answers. I agree, plugging the hole would surely trap moisture in there.

Also, you may be right that somethings missing on this one, the end of the spine sure looks a bit rough. I guess I'll just keep it well oiled, and stop the habit of rinsing it under the tap.

I do like the idea of being able to remove the frame if problems arise, so I don't think I will fill it up.

Best,

Sedell

I don't think anything's missing on this at all, that's what they're like. Here's an old one of mine, exactly the same...