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I am considering the following razor. I like the idea of a shoulderless razor. Any thoughts on whether this is worth my consideration?
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I am considering the following razor. I like the idea of a shoulderless razor. Any thoughts on whether this is worth my consideration?
It is not the greatest picture but it appears to be a vintage razor with limited hone wear. It is likely a good candidate provided there are no cracks or dings in the blade. If you are happy with the price then it is indeed a good candidate.
Looks like a nice blade to me. Is it a Frederick Reynolds?
Yup, looks good to me!
Mike
Yes, it is a Frederick Reynolds. To be honest, that doesn't mean much to me. Actually, it doesn't mean anything to me. I love the way the scales look and I like that the shoulder doesn't look like it would get in the way. Just my thoughts.Quote:
Originally Posted by Maladroit
If the price is right go for it.
Thanks. The price is right... for now. I purchased all my razors from sites like this one and have never been disappointed. If it works out, this would seem like a good deal.Quote:
Originally Posted by thebigspendur
Thanks for the advice.
Id buy it if it was in my price range. Good luck.
I really like the shoulderless blades, right up there with framebacks and wedges..............
That's what draws me to this one. I'm cautious with purchases, but I am definitely considering this one.Quote:
Originally Posted by DoughBoy68
Looks like it’s in pretty good shape. Are those horn scales?
Are you able to see the other side to check for pits etc?
Like everyone else has said, if the price is right, go for it.
If were within my grasp, you wouldn't have a chance. Looks to be in great shape
Ha ha ha ... yeah, may not have a chance anyone.Quote:
Originally Posted by outback
Akron, OH? My folks used to live out that way. Nice area.
That must have been some time ago. Not like it used to be, I'll promise you that. Its been called Crackron, by the locals since the late 80s .Quote:
Originally Posted by lightcs1776
Too bad. My family is from Ohio, myself included, but many have moved out of the state. I can remember the fourth of July parades when I was a kid.Quote:
Originally Posted by outback
Their still a big thing here, especially the portage lakes area. Biggest event of the year.
I also enjoy the shoulderless styles, but they are a stiffer grind. If you prefer singing hollows, this will be a change for you. If you like heay old wedge styles, its a Still a change!
If you dont want it, hook me up!
If you end up with it, I'd be happy to hone it for you. "Upstate NY" covers a pretty large area, but here I am!
Frederick Reynolds made some of the best razors to come out of Sheffield back in the day. I.e. they were very well made from excellent steel, and if it has been treated well in the past should serve you extremely well. As long as the things Shaun mentioned are absent (cracks, dings in the edge) I suspect you would be very pleased with it. Nice find.Quote:
Originally Posted by lightcs1776
I have a couple of shoulderless razors that I like for other reasons, so I'm curious about your like of shoulderless...how come?Quote:
Originally Posted by lightcs1776
I don't have one, so that alone makes me want to try one. I am also curious on how a shoulderless razor hones in comparison to what I already own.
Oh ok, interestingly - what I'd initially feared, i.e. my finger slipping into the blade, was never even a thing that REMOTELY happened so far. (Watch, now that I've said it out loud tonight I'll have this happen to me!).Quote:
Originally Posted by lightcs1776
That wasn't something that crossed my mind. Hopefully you won't have anything to worry about.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tjh
Since its a FR I can't see where you could go wrong. I have a few FR's and are some of my best shavers. They can be a bear to get an edge on them but once you get it they stay sharp for a long time.Quote:
Originally Posted by lightcs1776
Yeah, what they all said. FR's are great shavers. Plus, one of my favorite razor profiles is about a 6/8" smiling shoulderless quarter hollow, which that seems close to. I find them easier to hone than full hollow blades with those pesky stabilizers, and nicer aesthetically, at least to my eyes.
Like these
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Freddie, has always given me a great shave.
That last one really looks fantastic. I love the scales.
Thank you. I restored the blade, and made the scales for it, myself.Quote:
Originally Posted by lightcs1776
I also restored the one on the right, in the first pic.
Here's a before.
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All work, done by hand.
Very nicely done.Quote:
Originally Posted by outback
And so it begins. The bids are going up, which means it may not be in my future. If I don't obtain it, I certainly hope it is someone from the forum here. Either way, I have learned quite a bit on what to look at when evaluating razors. For that I am grateful.
Reynolds are some of my faves, for sure.
I've got a whole collection of those humpback/rattler types that Outback posted. I'm going to turn them into a 7 day set one of these days.
