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I just got this today! I've been lusting after her for a while. 8/8 Henckels Friodur Square Point with black plastic scales. Soon I hope to get some Ebony scales for it but the blade is awesome. I haven't yet shaved with it but will tonight.:nj It looks pretty cool with that custome ground back.
http://shavingshop.com/products/DSC09929.JPG
Beutiful razor! Is it new or vintage, meaning, NOS? Thanks! And congrats! :)
Here is all the info on it.
8/8" wide worked back square point Henckels Friodur razors from the famed Zwilling-Twin Works of Solingen, Germany. My supplier discovered a cache of unground Henckels Friodur razor blanks in his home town of Solingen. I am able to offer a quantity of these fine "ice hardened", (cryogenically treated), INOX "no stain" stainless steel razors for your shaving enjoyment. They have been recently ground and the spine modified by one of the few remaining Master Razor Grinders of Solingen. This listing is for 8/8" razors with generic black plastic handles.
So it's NOS. Thanks!
Looks pretty special <drool>. Is the grind as hollow as it seems in the pic?
In case anyone is wondering, you can get your own here.
It's a full hollow grind. I will post pics of it as soon as I can.
Just shaved with it. I have to say I like the big blade much better. The others i have (Dovo spike point & Best Quality) are good. I especially like the spike point with Ebony scales but I don't know if I will ever buy another 5/8 after this. It feels like you have better control and just a better feel overall.
Yep that's right. I didn't even realize he lived pretty close to me. I called him up and he met me half way. Nice guy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Utopian
Is that one of the ones on ebay from the Polish seller? I thought I'd heard some mixed reviews about the quality on those. I'm glad you got a good one.
EDIT: NVM, it's from shavingshop.
By the way the poor guy got laid off so if you need a nice razor do him a favor. He's got some real beauty's.
I got it from www.shavingshop.com I haven't seen any of these on EBAY that I know of. As far as I can tell and I just used it it seems perfectly fine to me. Straight as an arrow and sharp as hell.Quote:
Originally Posted by holli4pirating
You may have answered my question when you said "sharp as hell"....I take it this means they are definitely shave ready?
Just wanted to double check:)
Need to learn enough about straight shaving to the point where I can replace the double edges with the one straight then I will think about getting something that's a bit prettier to look at. At the moment the stainless that I have is not much to look at but its a great teacher.
No, since it is brand new it does need it's first hone. I had him do it for me because I wanted to use it right away but really cause I stink at it! He finished it off with Diamond paste.Quote:
Originally Posted by rshaw
I have the 7/8 version of this razor and I have been very happy with it. It honed up easily and has held its edge like a champ. The scales are bland basic plastic but the blade is perfect. If you buy this razor, you WILL be very satisfied with it.
The razor is indeed gorgeous! Glad to hear it's also a fantastic shaver!
One question -- is there any downside to the diamond shaped spine --- longevity, durability, wanting to drag hard on the strop or hone, accelerated hone wear, etc.? I have to admit eyeballing the same one you bought, considering buying my first "big blade", and loving the stainless steel idea -- but was wondering if the non-diamond-shaped spine might give a bit more "ease of use" or "useful life"...
Is the blade a really really hollow grind, where you have to take careful measures not to flex it at all during honing? I seem to struggle with putting an edge on those thin-grinds --- still learning.
Beautiful razor!!
If it does not shave well, you could always use it to thatch a roof:rofl2:
Yeah it is a beauty and will be even more so when I get rid of the plastic scales. The Diamond grind is just for looks. The contact area is still the same on the spine whether you are honing or stroping. As far as the strop goes as long as you do it properly by holding the strop firm and keep the blade flat without lifting the edge it's the same. I will say that with this blade and being the way that it is I have improved on my stoping tech. Honing the blade seems so much easier because of the size as well. The blade is fairly hollow but stiff and if you are worried about flex then maybe you just need a little less pressure! :nono: I use Norton stones and with them being 3" wide and since I myself haven't really done to well using the x pattern I run the razor straight across with a slight X and it covers the whole blade. The razor turns out pretty good for me. I will then go to the canvas with Cromium and then Balsa with the same but a very light touch of pressure. I would say it's a damn good blade for the $ and is now my favorite of the three I have.Quote:
Originally Posted by LouT
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Originally Posted by Garrett
It shaves great. The best I've felt but I've only three so I don't know how it stands up to the many. There was some ice here a couple of days ago. though about taking down a hill but didn't want to scratch it.
Oh thats a beauty, I kind of wish I hadnt seen it but now that I have I cant stop looking!