Why do you like framebacks?

I often wonder why some of us like framebacks. I mean I find a few attractive but mostly I like the blade to have that "flow". From the curves of a full hollow ground to the meatiness of a wedge. Is it the way it shaves? Enlighten me frameback junkies. Pics are nice too!

John

Personally, I find that they take a great edge, that is also VERY thin! Plus, they are easy to hone.

I was a bit skeptical about them at first, however, I have not been let down by one yet....

C utz

I have a couple and I agree they have a thin edge and do hone pretty easily. To me they are just another type of razor to have in the rotation. I can't say I'm crazy about them over others but if I had to choose between a frameback and a wedge I'd take the frameback every time.

I love them because they are stiff as wedges and hone like the hollow razor. Makes for quick work on the hone and they mow through my beard.

uhhhhh............ what is a frameback? anyone have a pic?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...ameback002.jpg

That's a frameback (I've posted it for trade in the Buy/Sell forum).

This particular one's frame is not part of the blade, but they're definitely anchored together.

I've never really cared for the look of most framebacks, myself: and this is the main reason I'm trying to get rid of this guy.

Several points - light and stiff they are, indeed. Easy to hone - not in my book. I have several, and haven't been able to get a single one of them as sharp as the hollows I have worked on. This actually bugs me to no end :rant: :rant: :rant:

gotta go home work on my framebacks. For the record, I have been able to get a wedge shave-ready (not comparable to Joe Chandler, though, this guy does some magik to his edges)

Cheers
Ivo

Are you sure they're straight? I think composite framebacks aren't very strong and are more prone to warping than other styles of razor.

Michael,

they are several - 4/8, 5/8, 6/8 and 7/8. I just can't believe they are all messed up. I get them to pop hairs, more or less... but not quite where I want them

Cheers
Ivo

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Several points - light and stiff they are, indeed. Easy to hone - not in my book. I have several, and haven't been able to get a single one of them as sharp as the hollows I have worked on. This actually bugs me to no end

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

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

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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.:hmmm:

Jordan

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

Jordan

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Aesthetically - I think they are very nice, actually.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

http://i11.ebayimg.com/06/i/08/ce/b2/d7_12.JPG

Yes, as long as the blades still mount snugly.

I own only the one frameback, left to me by my father. Could any of you tell me anything about it?
Lancet Edge Razor
Registered jan 29th xxxx think its 1948

Joseph Mappi... cant read the rest its under the scale
No 32 Norfolk
Sheffield.

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/t.j.lansley/lancet.jpeg

I'll tell you two things I know about it:
1) I LOVE the looks of it
2) My best shaver is made of Sheffield steel