Found a razor I have always wanted after years of searching. It was worth the wait. Le Grelot 1/4 hollow, historic steel, shoulder-less. Shaves like a dream. Scales are Cedar.
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Found a razor I have always wanted after years of searching. It was worth the wait. Le Grelot 1/4 hollow, historic steel, shoulder-less. Shaves like a dream. Scales are Cedar.
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Nice find! I remember when TI was selling these old stock Le Grelots. They were quite hyped on the shaving forums. I had a few, and they were great shavers.
Enjoy it in good health.
I enjoy using mine, although it's in cheap plastic scales and not as attractive as yours. It's one of my favorite razor size and shape, and it does take a very nice edge. Congratulations.
Very cool. It's great to find one you've been looking for. Congratulations and I hope it meets your expectations.
Hi Paul ~
Thank you so much. I had been searching for 6 years.
This blade far exceeded my expectations. I will be doing some den clearing followed by more searching :o
I had an early Hart 1/4 hollow that this one is reminiscent of in terms of shave feel. I'm definitely going to be looking for more 1/4 hollows to play with from now on.
I really like that grind. I have a Respect Cutlery diamond steel that's that same round toed, shoulderless sort of humpback shape and I love the way that thing shaves. It's very ergonomic....
Ah hell, here's a picture:
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Sorry wasn't trying to hijack. I'm glad you're enjoying it. Ain't RAD great?!?!
If you like that blade profile, the Puma #69 may interest you, I believe it comes in both 5/8 and 6/8.