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08-20-2009, 09:11 AM #1Demon Barber
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Are Frederick Reynolds razors any good?
Recently bought a nice looking one from ebay but havent honed it yet. In general terms how do find them as shavers?
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08-20-2009, 09:33 AM #2Professional Pedantic Pontificator
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I own two FR razors, and I would agree that they are excellent shavers. The only bad thing about them is that they are made from a very hard steel, so they take more time to hone.
On the flip side, that also means they don't have to be honed as often.
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08-20-2009, 11:51 AM #3Senior Member
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Another thumbs up, FRs are my favorites as to shaving quality.
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08-20-2009, 12:01 PM #4The only straight man in Thailand
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I hope they are great. I'm slowly honing one myself. I agree about the hard steel. Today I spent just over an hour on bevel setting and it still needs a bit more.
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08-21-2009, 01:08 AM #5W&B, Torrey, Filarmonica fanboy
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OLD_SCHOOL speaks the truth. Just about any Sheffield-made razor is a reference for a good razor. And Reynolds are comfortably in the top tier of the Sheffield razors. Unless it has been abused or neglected beyond salvaging, it will be a gem.
Originally Posted by OLD_SCHOOL
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08-21-2009, 02:50 AM #6Know thyself
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They are indeed great shavers. I do not think all are made from the really hard steel, though I have had a bunch that are/were a pain to hone. Personally, I've promised myself never to buy another one because I've had a few that were such a PITA to hone that I've been turned off. Well... I might buy a full hollow if I saw one...
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