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Hi all, I just got this J Lecoultre frameback, it comes with 3 blades. Is this like a Feather (you use them and throw them away) or you can actually hone these? If it's like a Feather, it will be more like a collectible (vs. a user) and I will be selling it. If it can be honed, I plan to hone and test shave.
Thanks
Ivo
Here it is
The blades are to be honed just like a regular straight razor but you might find it a bit of a challange due to the shape of the blade.
Hope this helps,:)
This is a honeable blade. The extra blades are a convenience.Quote:
Originally Posted by izlat
This is a nice one. Did you get it on Ebay?Quote:
Originally Posted by Joe Lerch
Thanks for the answers!
This is what I hoped for (there is some wear on the spine), minus the challenge to hone. I have been working several smiling wedges and framebacks for a while now. They'll get there... eventually :rant:
Yes, ebay. I also like it and it's nice to get the nod from the meister :D
Cheers
Ivo
I've got one similar to that, only it's a Wade and Butcher, I believe. Also, it has no replacement blades; and even if it did, I think changing them would be tricky. I tried to remove the blade using a pair of vice grips and it wouldn't even budge.
I've never used the thing and probably never will, if anyone's interested in purchasing it. If I ever decide to get a frameback, it'll be one of the solid-bladed ones. Some are pretty stylish.
One good thing going for this JL frameback is the substantial tang with jimps on bottom. Some of my other framebacks have thin tangs and no jimps and grip in use might not be as comfortable
Cheers
Ivo
I love the fact that it has 2 spares. Just don't forget to tape up the spine when you hone it.
I've got one of these in oustanding condition, IOB, with 4 blades. I like it a lot.
I have a number of frame backs ranginging from a premium one from John Crowley to a very inexpensive Eskiltuna I picked up on Ebay. They're all excellent shavers and very easy to sharpen. They all have fixed blades.
I'd love to get one with exchangeable blades, if only for my collection.
Blade Wielder is selling his.Quote:
Originally Posted by Joe Lerch
I might be selling mine but it would take a while to get it honed and try a test shave, as I have many others before I get to it. I also like the fact that you can take this for travels - if something happens to one blade, you can easily use another
And, for the record, I have difficulty getting a frameback to shave as well as some of my hollows. WHich does not say much, as I am quite the newb
Cheers
Ivo
I'm looking for one with replaceable blades (at least one extra). What I'm thinking is that it would be great for travel, because I could put the razor in my carry-on (to keep it safe) and just pack the blade. I never take a str8 when I travel, because you have to leave the checked luggage unlocked, and I just know it's going to disappear.Quote:
Originally Posted by izlat
If yours meets my needs, I'd be happy to buy it as is. I can do my own honing.
Joe,Quote:
Originally Posted by Joe Lerch
I know you can hone - what I meant was that I buy razors and do not like to sell them (usually) before I get them honed and tested so that I can decide if I want to keep them or not. I mean, what I buy - I like, I don't just try to find cheap razors so that I can turn around and sell them at a profit or something.
Tell you what - I have at least 2 months till I get to start working on this one in the first place. I can send it to you for a while - you can hone it and use it for several months, travel with it, whatever. At some point, which I think might be 4-5 months, I would like to get it back to test shave. If I like it - I keep it (and get a 'free' honing from you. If not - you can have it back for, um, say $32 (my cost). Now, if all this sounds unreasonable - I apologize, do not mean to offend or take advantage of you, just wanted to help you out
Cheers
Ivo
Sounds good Ivo.Quote:
Originally Posted by izlat
Let's continue this discussion by PM, instead of here in public.