Thread: are the "new" fridours any good? just how good of a shaver is a JA Henckels?

Originally Posted by SirStropalot

I have two 7/8's and two 8/8's all INOX. One of the 7/8's, I believe, is vintage. It had Henckels scales with twins and Friodur inlaid before being rescaled by Max. Excellent shaver. The other 7/8's is a scalloped back from John Crowley that I got unhoned. It honed very easy without even having to set the bevel. Shaves just as excellent. The two 8/8's from Classic Shaving are quite hollow ground, very thin. One honed easily and is a good shaver. The other was warped, bowing from toe to heel and was a challenge to get an edge across the whole blade. Once that was accomplished it shaves well also. The 7/8's are a stiffer grind and heavier blades, and in my opinion and to my preference are the superior shavers. They are in the top level of my favorite razors. The 8/8's also are in regular use.

Thanks for sharing, Howard. I actually have a NOS 7/8 Friodur w/ custom scales myself, so I don't need any convincing

Stay well,

Ryan

I'm jealous of u guys with 7/8 firodurs and 8/8 as well cause they look like dream shavers....... Sigh........

My 8/8 Friodur has probably been my best shaver so far, or at least right up there. The scales Maxi put on it make it that much nicer! The tang is a bit off, so the blade doesn't centre well, but the shave is very nice. Smooth, comfortable and close.

Edit: I should add that it is one of the NOS New Grinds which I got from John.

Originally Posted by Ryan82

Thanks for sharing, Howard. I actually have a NOS 7/8 Friodur w/ custom scales myself, so I don't need any convincing

Stay well,

Ryan

No, I know you didn't need convinced, I was just backing up what you had posted!! I've had Internet trouble and was getting dropped a lot, so just did a quick and dirty and I guess it was a little unclear. New broadband cables today, so problem is fixed!! Thanks!

Regards,

Howard