Thread: French tip FBU

Hmm. I guess it's just something that will never be known. Could have been modified when it was brand new, because there is no evidence it was done recently. that and it's perfectly ground. Thanks for the input gents!

Seems this example has much more meat out front.



I just wonder if they actually made a spike-point? Much less a French-point?
I reckon these things were in production a long time. Who knows?

So, Prodigy. Do you think the scales are original? Seem to be not as wide on the wedge end..

Here's the only other 9/8 spike point W&B I have, no markings on it other that the maker's mark....it's proportions and measurements are identical to each other (except for the magnificent thumb-notch ).

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Seems this example has much more meat out front.



I just wonder if they actually made a spike-point? Much less a French-point?
I reckon these things were in production a long time. Who knows?

So, Prodigy. Do you think the scales are original? Seem to be not as wide on the wedge end..

Scales are not original to the razor. I tried to get the originals from the seller, but it was after I bought it that I found out they weren't original. He bought those big chunky pre shaped ones on ebay. Sucks, but that's why I got a real good deal on it...

Originally Posted by prodigy

Scales are not original to the razor. I tried to get the originals from the seller, but it was after I bought it that I found out they weren't original. He bought those big chunky pre shaped ones on ebay. Sucks, but that's why I got a real good deal on it...

That razor is gorgeous, I'd take it in a heartbeat - that was a lucky grab, modified or not, hone it up and enjoy it, there aren't many of those around anymore.

Yea, I think I'll hold on to it. The scales are split on one side at the pivot, so I'll problem make some burl scales for it at some point.

Amen to that, Phrank! It seems W&B razors had a pecking order as to the steel.

The good ones are so much better! JMO.

TOMORROW! We MEASURE!

Millimeters, please!

Originally Posted by prodigy

I got a really, really good deal on this FBU. I know they aren't all that "rare", but I haven't seen nearly as many spike points as I have round, and even fewer seem to have no barbers notch. I haven't seen any, haven't looked that hard I guess, that have a French point. Any one else have any like this (phrank)??

Looks more like a Spanish point than a French point but I doubt it's original.
BTW no sales talk or even a hint of it on the forums hence the edit

Originally Posted by onimaru55

Looks more like a Spanish point than a French point but I doubt it's original.
BTW no sales talk or even a hint of it on the forums hence the edit

I looked at the razor styles chart and could decide between the two and just went with French. Thanks for updating my wording.

No probs. It's what we do