My Latest Frameback

I don't know why but I have this thing for framebacks and shoulderless blades. I tend to shave very well with them, too (so I'm sure that helps!) This diamond in the rough is on its way to me. It's a 134 Fontenille Gold Medal Frameback, 3/4" wide. The seller thinks they're plastic scales but I'm wondering if they're horn. A lot of the specimens I've seen of this razor are horn. I'll find out in a few days. She needs to be cleaned and honed but I think it's going to be a beauty - at least, I hope.

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Not in too bad of shape. Can't wait to see pics after its cleaned up.

Nice catch for sure. I agree with the horn scales comment. Only other scales I have seen on that type of razor are Ivory...so far.
~Richard

I'm really looking forward to cleaning 'er and having her honed. If it's anything like my favorite frameback (Joseph Elliot), I'll really enjoy shaving with it.

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Originally Posted by Raven312

I don't know why but I have this thing for framebacks and shoulderless blades. I tend to shave very well with them, too (so I'm sure that helps!) This diamond in the rough is on its way to me. It's a 134 Fontenille Gold Medal Frameback, 3/4" wide. The seller thinks they're plastic scales but I'm wondering if they're horn. A lot of the specimens I've seen of this razor are horn. I'll find out in a few days. She needs to be cleaned and honed but I think it's going to be a beauty - at least, I hope.

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Uh... cuz they are awwwwesome!! lol. :)

They are, aren't they?! The first time I saw one I knew I had to try it.

I have to admit that yes - i really like em. And the single one that I have needs a mate lol. I want a Japanese one next :).


But its odd - by rights, they should take less craftsmanship to make shouldn't they?

Funny - I looked at a couple of Japanese (gorgeous) but they were out of my price range - for now.