First Henckels razor

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06-21-2015, 06:13 PM
Darkbulb

First Henckels razor

I wasn't really looking for another straight razor - heck, I already have four and I have a hard time working them into my rotation as it is...but, when I saw this razor by Henckels I really liked the look of it.

Twenty-two dollars later I ended up being the hopefully-proud owner of it.

I believe that the somewhat unusual spine design was to accommodate a guard but apart from that I really don't know much about the razor or brand so I guess I have the same 3-4 questions most people would have when buying something mostly based on how it looked;

1) How is Henckels as a brand w/in straight razors (and of course this razor model in particular),
2) Any issues you spot with the razor that my relatively untrained eye missed that would prevent it from being a good shaver,
3) Roughly how old is it, and
4) At $22 was this a good deal?

Really looking forward to checking it out in person next week or so.

http://i62.tinypic.com/2rohts3.jpg

http://i60.tinypic.com/2rxfdr6.jpg

http://i62.tinypic.com/51x452.jpg
06-21-2015, 07:34 PM
tcrideshd

henkels good company and reputation razor is incomplete
06-21-2015, 07:38 PM
Darkbulb

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Originally Posted by tcrideshd

henkels good company and reputation razor is incomplete

When you say incomplete I assume you mean the missing guard?
But, hopefully that shouldn't make it less useful as a razor I hope?
06-21-2015, 07:41 PM
sharptonn

Cool! I have one similar. Great shaver. The razor originally had a guard on it which could be removed.

Mine is missing the guard as well. Who needs it anyway!
06-21-2015, 07:42 PM
Darkbulb

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Originally Posted by sharptonn

Cool! I have one similar. Great shaver. The razor originally had a guard on it which could be removed.

Mine is missing the guard as well. Who needs it anyway!

Phew, happy to hear it's a good shaver! Makes me feel better about parting with that twenty bucks :)
06-22-2015, 01:04 AM
DoughBoy68

IMHO, of the German razors I have shaved with J.A. Henckels have been the best. You stole that one..........Enjoy!
06-22-2015, 01:05 AM
Darkbulb

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoughBoy68

IMHO, of the German razors I have shaved with J.A. Henckels have been the best. You stole that one..........Enjoy!

Thanks really excited to get it next week!

Only problem is...now I can see how this can become an issue...it feels like one or two straight razors is not 'enough' you need to 'sample more....'.

Ugh...I so don't need another AD.
06-22-2015, 05:46 AM
Thug

JA Henckels are one of the oldest Solingen razor making companies and have been in existence for over 250 years. I've just started using SR's and have managed to acquire 2 JA Henckels razors, a 50 1/2 & a 78 1/2.

Here's some of the history: J. A. Henckels - Straight Razor Place Library
06-22-2015, 09:02 AM
Oustoura

yes it's a good razor that"s what i heard always. i will have my first one (number 14) in a week ;)
06-22-2015, 06:09 PM
Michael70

$22! I say you made out XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
06-22-2015, 06:36 PM
Ernie1980

Nice price on a great shaving razor! I have two Henckel straights and they are among my best.
06-22-2015, 08:04 PM
lz6

Gentlemen kindly remember we have a family oriented forum when you post remarks.
Thank you.
06-22-2015, 08:15 PM
petercp4e

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darkbulb

Phew, happy to hear it's a good shaver! Makes me feel better about parting with that twenty bucks :)

For that price you need to listen for sirens and watch for flashing blue lights!
You stole it, indeed!
I only have one Henckels, an 11v, and it shaves like a dream. Everytime I use it it makes me want more.
Uh - Oh!!! What have I done now!
Enjoy your new razor!

Pete <:-}
06-22-2015, 08:17 PM
Darkbulb

Quote:

Originally Posted by petercp4e

For that price you need to listen for sirens and watch for flashing blue lights!
You stole it, indeed!
I only have one Henckels, an 11v, and it shaves like a dream. Everytime I use it it makes me want more.
Uh - Oh!!! What have I done now!
Enjoy your new razor!

Pete <:-}

You guys are not helping with SRAD at all. :)
06-22-2015, 09:29 PM
lz6

You will find some of the finest enablers you have ever come across here. You got yourself a sweet razor.
06-25-2015, 09:21 PM
Darkbulb

My $22 razor arrived yesterday and actually looks really nice - to my SR-newbie-eyes.
I'd say it's worth at least $23.

http://i58.tinypic.com/29nbgnm.jpg

I do really like that spine

http://i60.tinypic.com/qqe8gk.jpg
06-25-2015, 09:44 PM
jfk742

I'll give you $24.

Nive find you won't be disappointed.
06-25-2015, 10:46 PM
Oustoura

I think you can build a spin from brass. It may look nicer
06-27-2015, 06:00 PM
Oustoura

i've got the mine just this morning not tried yet, but its look is already awesome.
06-27-2015, 07:44 PM
Darkbulb

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Originally Posted by Oustoura

i've got the mine just this morning not tried yet, but its look is already awesome.

If you ever build a brass spine for yours if love to see pictures :)
07-21-2015, 05:41 PM
DoughBoy68

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darkbulb

My $22 razor arrived yesterday and actually looks really nice - to my SR-newbie-eyes.
I'd say it's worth at least $23.

http://i58.tinypic.com/29nbgnm.jpg

I do really like that spine

http://i60.tinypic.com/qqe8gk.jpg

That looks like it was a frameback at one time. A while back I bought a Joseph Rodgers & Sons with the same blade shape. I tried to hone it, had no luck, sent it to Glen (gssixgun) and he said it looked like it was a frameback and fixed it. You might contact him before doing anything to that one just to be on the safe side. Here is the link to see how he fixed it;
http://straightrazorpalace.com/vendo...r-customs.html
07-21-2015, 05:45 PM
Oustoura

that was my proposition to rebuild a spine. that will be look better
07-21-2015, 05:52 PM
Darkbulb

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Originally Posted by DoughBoy68

That looks like it was a frameback at one time. A while back I bought a Joseph Rodgers & Sons with the same blade shape. I tried to hone it, had no luck, sent it to Glen (gssixgun) and he said it looked like it was a frameback and fixed it. You might contact him before doing anything to that one just to be on the safe side. Here is the link to see how he fixed it;
http://straightrazorpalace.com/vendo...r-customs.html

Love Glen's work there.
This one wasn't really ever a frame back. The shape in the spine is there due to the fact that it originally came with a guard such as the one below:
Attachment 207313

I do like the faux frameback look though :)
07-22-2015, 01:15 AM
DoughBoy68

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darkbulb

Love Glen's work there.
This one wasn't really ever a frame back. The shape in the spine is there due to the fact that it originally came with a guard such as the one below:
Attachment 207313

I do like the faux frameback look though :)

Yep! I forgot about the ones with the guard, it could be one of those too. Either way, as far as German razors go J.A. Henckels are real hard to beat.