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    Default New mystery French razor!!!

    So I took a plunge and bought the unknown French razor I posted about a while back and I'm sure glad I did because she is a beauty!!! All the way from Spain in 5 days, here she is:

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    Apparently nobody knows who Dellac Coutellerie are. Its in excellent condition, not sure how old she is, couple decades maybe? Who knows, all I know is that I love it!

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    Congrats! That's a fine looking razor. I have a couple blades that no one seems to know anything about and for me it just adds to their mystique.

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    VERY nice looking razor.

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    I read your previous thread asking about that razor. I would have bought it if you changed your mind (your previous post had watermarked pics). It is a very nice looking razor, and I think that a manufacturer doesn't put that kind of craftsmanship into junk steel.

    I'm looking forward to hearing how it shaves, it looks great.

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    You hit a nice one there. Pretty different in a few areas. Congrats.

    Bob

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    Wow - sorry I can't help ID it, but I sure would like to know how it shaves! That's a good looking blade!

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    That is a really good looking. What kind or tip is that? Looks like a cross between a barbers notch and a rounded tip/edge whatever it is called

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    Quote Originally Posted by parkerskouson View Post
    That is a really good looking. What kind or tip is that? Looks like a cross between a barbers notch and a rounded tip/edge whatever it is called
    Very nice looking razor.
    I think I have one of those but your one is much prettier.

    I would think that is a "dreadnought" tip :- http://straightrazorpalace.com/razors/42322-why-2.html

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    Beautiful razor - congratulations! Can't tell you much other than the maker was a certain Monsieur René Jean Francois Louis Dellac, born in 1903 at No. 13, Grand Rue. His father was also a cutler - Pierre Jean Louis Dellac, born in 1883. As the grandfather was an umbrella salesman, it seems likely that no razors were produced before the late 1890s. The address is now a gift shop.

    Regards,
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    Thanks everyone! I think I'm going to send it to Glen for ivory scales, can't wait to see how it shaves, I'll keep you guys posted. Neil, you're the best, thanks so much for that info!!

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