Thread: New 7/8 Henckels on it's way

Congratulations on a great razor! I have a 7/8 worked back square point similar to Padron's, but with American Bison Scales by RW that I ordered there. The tip on mine is also fairly rounded. It arrived shave ready and I have really enjoyed using it. I'm sure you'll be very happy with yours.

Enjoy!

Casey

I've been always been a sucker for wood or horn type scales. But no straight man can say no to such a lady in red =)

Hard steel makes me a bit nervous as well. But luckily we have an old school barber here in town I've found. Hopefully he is good at sharpening.

Those a great shavers nice pick up

Can anyone comment on the grind of these babies? I'm looking for a nice large (7/8-8/8) with a fairly rigid blade (shallow grind I guess).

After I shave, I put down the razor and look into the mirror to admire my seconds old 5 o'clock shadow. Another consequence of such robust follicles is frequent ingrown whiskers. There seems to be a tide of opinion that the wedges and 1/4 hollows are most helpful in this regard.

Any other recommendations? Grateful for any suggestions.

Originally Posted by Pudu

Can anyone comment on the grind of these babies? I'm looking for a nice large (7/8-8/8) with a fairly rigid blade (shallow grind I guess).

After I shave, I put down the razor and look into the mirror to admire my seconds old 5 o'clock shadow. Another consequence of such robust follicles is frequent ingrown whiskers. There seems to be a tide of opinion that the wedges and 1/4 hollows are most helpful in this regard.

Any other recommendations? Grateful for any suggestions.

I've used my 7/8 Friodur, which is a hollow grind, with great success! It's a very rigid blade and sings like a bird when it's cutting. I did a 3 pass shave yesterday 2 WTG and 1 XTG above the jaw and 1 ATG under the jaw. Very smooth and long lasting!

I find I can cause ingrown hairs with any of my grinds. I've got a wedge that'll cause them just as easily. For me ingrowns are a function of closeness and direction.

Great. Thanks for the response and the advice. You make this seem a fairly attractive option for me.

I've been eyeing the 7/8 Friodur square point. Of course something would have to be done about those stock scales in the not too distant future - nice looking blade, the scales... meh.

Originally Posted by fallout55

Hello guys, I just pulled the trigger on one of those 7/8 Henckels Friodur on the shaving shop. I had to post here because I can't contain myself and anyone around here would think I'm nuts. I'm having it honed there..I'm still a newbie and the stainless thing still scares me. Have a look..

I got the exact same razor two weeks ago as my first. It is awesome!

I ordered the 7/8 Friodur square point with black handles. I'll let you guys know how it shaves when it gets here.

I've been looking at those for a while too.
Very nice.

I bought one of those and had it rescaled...it's an absolute top-notch shaver.