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05-05-2012, 04:45 AM #1Senior Member
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After buying 100+ Razors, a first!
I bought a minty Geisen & Forsthoff Adoration 292 today, after cleaning and hand polishing I tested the edge, it still popped arm hair easily so I did 15 laps on a CrOx paddle and 40/70 linen/leather, it passed my tests.
The shave was a 9.5!!
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05-05-2012, 02:42 PM #2Senior Member
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A nice looking razor there; the box looks to be in great shape.
Thanks for sharing.
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05-05-2012, 04:18 PM #3Senior Member
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I still can't believe I got a shave ready razor in an Antique shop!! I've had a few that were close and just needed a refresh on hones, but never this sharp
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05-05-2012, 04:38 PM #4< Banned User >
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very nice razor! I love the flow it has to it
congrats!
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05-05-2012, 04:46 PM #5Indisposed
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I bought a Boker a few years ago at a flea market that hadn't see active duty in decades and it still shaved arm hair like a champ. I was tempted to try a shave with it, but I chickened out and decided to start over again with a bevel reset lol.
Congrats on the G&F, looks like a fine addition to your collection.
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05-05-2012, 05:15 PM #6Senior Member
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I had a backup all stropped and ready just in case!! I knew it was good though as it was tree topping arm hair after stropping.
Originally Posted by Ryan82
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05-05-2012, 07:28 PM #7Thread derailment specialist.
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Nice looking razor.
I got an old Taylor's "Eye Witness" 6/8 a while back, stropped it and shaved with it.
They're out there, but few and far between.
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05-06-2012, 10:06 PM #8Senior Member
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The older G@F's were quality razors, and make very nice shavers. Yours, being a vintage G@F with more of a near wedge or 1/4 grind will have a edge that is not as delicate as a full hollow and probally held up well after it;s last honing. Every once in awile you will find one like this, and it is a real pleasure when you do. Very Best, John
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05-06-2012, 10:40 PM #9Indisposed
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Why, are there new G&F's? Originally Posted by wildhog
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05-06-2012, 10:43 PM #10This is not my actual head.
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I have yet to find an antique shop razor in shave-ready condition (or near-shave ready).
Congrats on your find!
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