Thread: Early 1800s French 7 day set

Just fantastic! Congrats, condition looks very good!

Originally Posted by mjsorkin

Will you be shaving with these?

Michael

Yes, I just need to get around to honing them first. Mostly a collector piece for me, but I want to have them functional still.

How does the blade lock on? Just by pressure?
Is there a spring mechanism? Any risk the blade will fall out as you rinse it?

Originally Posted by svcaramia

How does the blade lock on? Just by pressure?
Is there a spring mechanism? Any risk the blade will fall out as you rinse it?

see post 13

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

see post 13

Don't think I clarified enough. Yes, there is a spring of some kind that keeps the latch in the closed position until you push the button.

There are a few sets like this in the "Gentlemen's sets" razor club. These need to be there as well!

Thank you for the extra comments and photos. They added to my knowledge and understanding of razors.
~Richard

I need a drool cup
Beautiful score there Sir !!

Pradier is one of the best french razors maker. CONGRATULATION !!!

Originally Posted by sharptonn

One thing I saw is how much detail there is in the notches to not only look awesome, but to make the blades interlock into the box. Extreme amount of craftmanship here.

It's the notch of most of the Pradier's razors, and I think it's what should be called the real French Notch (that can be find in quite a lot of old french blades).

Originally Posted by Thaeris

Pradier is one of the best french razors maker. CONGRATULATION !!!



It's the notch of most of the Pradier's razors, and I think it's what should be called the real French Notch (that can be find in quite a lot of old french blades).

I noticed that almost immediately, that all the Pradier razors had that type of notch. I like it so much that I'm incorporating it into designs of a custom.

edit: *almost all