Why don't French razors come with French points?

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02-11-2009, 04:26 PM
Seraphim

Why don't French razors come with French points?

So, how come Theirs Issard and LeGrelot razors are most often roundpoints, instead of French points?

Something Fishy going on.....

Filamonicas should come with a Spanish point standard too, right?:thinking:
02-11-2009, 04:35 PM
propjockey

Yeah, Good question. My Rodgers has a french point. I know the Brits can't be too happy about that.:D
02-11-2009, 04:41 PM
thebigspendur

Why aren't "french fries" imported from France?

Its just a name or a style. It probably has nothing to do with France at all.
02-11-2009, 04:52 PM
Buddel

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Originally Posted by thebigspendur

Why aren't "french fries" imported from France?

"Freedom fries" please :w
02-11-2009, 05:33 PM
BeBerlin

I wonder what a German razor would look like if one followed your logic...
02-11-2009, 06:09 PM
Alraz

When I bought my Thiers Issard Le Dandy, I was told it had (hopefully still does ;-) ) a French point. Is this not true?

Al raz.
02-11-2009, 06:40 PM
Zwaplat

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Originally Posted by Buddel

"Belgian fries" please :w

Corrected...
02-12-2009, 02:55 PM
Seraphim

2 Attachment(s)

My LeGrelot has now been re-patriated....

before and after...Viva la France!:D
02-12-2009, 03:10 PM
CloseShave

TIs also come in spike points. I have 7/8s sword model that is a great shaver. It requires extra attention however. It's an exrea full hollow. While I enjoy my Grelot B&B LE 1/4 hollow. I think the TI extra full hollows give a close shave with less effort.
02-12-2009, 03:57 PM
holli4pirating

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seraphim

So, how come Theirs Issard and LeGrelot razors are most often roundpoints, instead of French points?

Something Fishy going on.....

Filamonicas should come with a Spanish point standard too, right?:thinking:

I know you hate searching, but there was already a thread about this. The same statements were made there, though the bit about the German helmets was new IIRC.
02-12-2009, 04:05 PM
Seraphim

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Originally Posted by holli4pirating

I know you hate searching, but there was already a thread about this. The same statements were made there, though the bit about the German helmets was new IIRC.

Yes I hate searching. I like discussing. Can you send a link to that thread, as I could not locate it when I did a quick search myself.:shrug:
02-12-2009, 04:49 PM
Lucius

I've seen Bill Ellis state that the proper name for a French point is actually an Irish point. Couldn't tell you any more info than that.
02-12-2009, 04:50 PM
Seraphim

The "proper" name for it is probably an "oblique point", but where is the fun in that?;)
02-12-2009, 05:05 PM
Lucius

"Oblique" is not fun?

I'd argue the point isn't even obilque. The angle shouldn't ever be more than 90 degrees. A round point however, would be oblique.
02-12-2009, 07:54 PM
littlesilverbladefromwale

Anyway";" I love razors where the edge is longer than the back/spine.:rock:
I have a Veritable J magnol of Theirs that is a mild Oblique/French/Irish point razor.
I love 'em.
02-12-2009, 11:06 PM
holli4pirating

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucius

I've seen Bill Ellis state that the proper name for a French point is actually an Irish point. Couldn't tell you any more info than that.

I believe an Irish point is something different. IIRC, it is like a round point from the spine to half width and then like a square point from half width to the cutting edge.
02-13-2009, 03:07 AM
FatboySlim

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Originally Posted by holli4pirating

I believe an Irish point is something different. IIRC, it is like a round point from the spine to half width and then like a square point from half width to the cutting edge.

Yeah, that's my understanding too, FWIW. The "Irish" point kind of slopes almost linearly forward directly to a spike point, where the "French" point is more rounded. The picture below shows my understanding of a more-or-less Irish point at the top, French point on bottom:

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2...ack/Points.jpg
02-13-2009, 05:31 PM
littlesilverbladefromwale

That top one is a beauty. Joseph who made it?
Thanks Fatboy.
02-14-2009, 12:36 AM
FatboySlim

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Originally Posted by littlesilverbladefromwale

That top one is a beauty. Joseph who made it?
Thanks Fatboy.

Thanks! That reads "Joseph Fenton & Sons, Cutlers, Sheffield"

It's about 7/8ths and has nice bone scales that aren't shown in the picture. I got it cheap because some bored previous owner had used a red marker to color the inside of the bone "pore holes" red at the end of the scales! Still looks and shaves very nice, tho...