Thread: Why do you like framebacks?

Originally Posted by Joe Lerch

I'm surprized. I now have several (all 5/8), even one fairly cheap one, and they've all been a breeze to hone.

That's been my experience as well, I've got a couple of 5/8 and 6/8 framebacks and one big 8/8 W&B, and all of them have taken an edge without effort. I think I could just threaten them with the hone and they'd get sharper.

The aesthetics have kept me from buying one of these also. They sound functional though....maybe next year.

Jordan

Originally Posted by jnich67

The aesthetics have kept me from buying one of these also. They sound functional though....maybe next year.

Jordan

Aesthetically - I think they are very nice, actually.

Originally Posted by jnich67

The aesthetics have kept me from buying one of these also. They sound functional though....maybe next year.

Before you reach any conclusion about aesthetics, look at this one http://shavingshop.com/index.php?ite...6category%3D31. It's also the best shaving frameback I own, and it's among my best shaving razors.

Originally Posted by Joe Lerch

Before you reach any conclusion about aesthetics, look at this one http://shavingshop.com/index.php?ite...6category%3D31. It's also the best shaving frameback I own, and it's among my best shaving razors.

Now there you go, tempting me again.

That's a mighty nice razor, Joe.

I think I've mentioned this one before. It's an 8/8 W&B that while not as pretty as Joe's is an extremely fine shaver nonetheless.

Originally Posted by mparker762

I think I've mentioned this one before. It's an 8/8 W&B that while not as pretty as Joe's is an extremely fine shaver nonetheless.

I actually think it's very nice! Not too keen on gold etchings... Otherwise, Joe's razor is fabulous too!

What I think of as my premier frameback is below. It's 7/8 and pretty old, with some graying patina but great shape for its age. I am going to use it but still not sure if I want to clean it or leave it like this... Getting a serious competition from a 6/8 F. Reynolds (like the one Bill sold on his side) which needs some TLC

Cheers
Ivo

Originally Posted by Joe Lerch

Before you reach any conclusion about aesthetics, look at this one http://shavingshop.com/index.php?ite...6category%3D31. It's also the best shaving frameback I own, and it's among my best shaving razors.

That is a truly nice frameback. I sold a Dorko that looked sortof like that a while ago. Shaved like a beast and was very easy to hone. I hope the person recieving it (if he hasn't gotten it yet) enjoys it.

I have a related question for frameback users:

Do the framebacks with interchangable blades, like the one below, perform as well as the ones with integral blades?

Dave

Yes, as long as the blades still mount snugly.