Are Fram's Considered Good Shavers?

I have a Fram Elite that I bought at a local antique store. No rust, so I didn't have to worry about unpinning it. Some staining. No chips.

I'm in the process of getting it back to shave ready. But I bought a Black Demon off eBay. Again, no chips. Some staining. I had to take it apart because of rust, but it was easy to put it back together using MicroFastener.com/'s screws.

And that thing is sharpening up quick. I guess I could chalk it up to improving honing skills, but I stil can't help but wonder what the reputation of Fram's are. I've see very little talk about them here.

i have no idea, but i ususally try to stay away from their filters...i like to go K&N, Mobil 1(oil only), or good old motorcraft.


back to the subj at hand. does it say FRAM or FROM? (just for clarification)

Fram were made by a Gentleman named Julius Mahler in Wald Solingen.
He had to leave Germany in the 30's I understand as a little chap with a toothbrush tash didn't like Mr Mahler's religion!
I have a very well used Fram that was made for a Swansea (UK) barber. With a bit more work it is going to be a good shaver.
I think they are a good German razor.

Shal we start a Fram Club?

BTW - Any chance of some Fram razor porn?

Yes, it's a Fram. On the front of the blade it says Fram Elite 75. The 75 is much smaller and the word Fram has what looks like a linear ribbon around it. On the back, Julius Mandler & Sohn. Below it, Soligen-Germany. It even says Fram on the scales in what appears to be, but I assume is not, silver.

I'll post a picture when I get the digital camera working.

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Originally Posted by littlesilverbladefromwale

BTW - Any chance of some Fram razor porn?

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I misread that and had quite a laugh. I've got a good friend, and her last name is Fram.

I've got a fram 7/8 that I'm restoring that's a fantastic shaver.

Could it be possible that it has something to do with the steel used? Could the steel in the Fram just be stronger, and therefore slower to hone?

I just had an idea for a name for a Fram club. We could call it "Say Fromage". It's just a silly joke from Newsradio.

My Fram wasn't too bad to hone. I ran up through the chinese 12k on it, and it was a great shave - actually better than I thought capable from the 12k, believe it or not. I set the bevel on diamond, then went through the intermediate stones and 12k. It did so well on my cheeks, that I did my neck and under my chin ATG on the first pass - which I never have done before. I guess my horoscope was good that day, or something!

I guess it was probably something like the Black Demon was just in better shape from the get go. There's no telling how long the Fram was in that antique store.

I am bumping this old thread as I recently got an old Fram Siegel by Mandler Solingen, too. It is marked Elite 50 (9/16 very hollow) and it is in white plastic scales that are unfortunately cracked. I need to dress it in new scales before I'll attempt any honing or pr0n.

Any other Fram owners around?

Hi. I’ve got FRAM Siegel. Can anybody tell me what is it please?
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This thread have been silent for way too long :)

This week i got a FRAM Elite 50 in the mail.
nice clean blade and edge..

I worked it through the stones, and ended up with a great shaver.

I hope you like the pictures.

Dennis Jensen
Denmark

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