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    Lightbulb Hopefully a good find Fromm and Spear?

    last week i had my first RAD experience, i went to an antique store with the wife and i saw in a little corner some razors, some expensive and these two, One is a Fromm Special and the other is a spear, both with original handles the spear is a little smaller but when i picked it up it was shaving arm hair, they had another one just like it for 15 are they worth even that? I got them both the Fromm and spear for under 35, im wondering if i did ok and any thoughts from you fine gents? I've been reading and i read that some Fromm razors might not be so good unless they are vintage ones. I cant distinguish but they looked good and semi sharp. Should i even consider send them for a honing? i did some polishing with 1000 grit sand paper for the photo and i was surprised to how they turned out.




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    My Spear is a fine shaving razor. It takes a fine edge and holds it well. I have no experience with Fromm but if it's vintage German my guess is that it would be a good blade.

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    You'll never know how good each one is without shaving with them. I would get them honed up and shave with them. If YOU like the way they shave you got a great deal and nice razors.
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    The vintage Fromm's hone up fine and are good shavers. The new ones, not so great.
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    How can i tell if the Fromm is a vintage one? I dont know if i wanna spend another 30 to get it honed, im learnin to hone and i really want to get this two a prohone.

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    Post a photo.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mvcrash View Post
    Post a photo.
    They may be there but I cannot see them either, just four blue boxes with question marks inside.
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    Hmm now how can i fix the photos. Sorry im trying to figure it out.

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    i think i uploaded this one right this time

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