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

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..

That's a durn nice blade! Gratz!

I've had my eye on that one for quite some time. Looks like a real beauty. Good luck with her.

'Tis a sweet shaving blade, you will not be disappointed. Had a fine shave with a very similar one this morning.

Wow! Very nice razor. I like the scales. I have a couple of 6/8 razors, but haven't gotten into the 7/8 size yet....being a newbie str8t guy, I don't even hone my own razors....yet.

Sorry for double posting, but I just looked on shavingshop.com...... I really like the looks of those razors. It seems as if the Friodurs are well respected blades. But I do have a question....the square tip that is sold there, is it really a spike point or just a little more squared edge than a round point?

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!