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For some reason I always wanted a Henckels Friodur 3 pin and finally bit the bullet. Definitely not mint but excellent condition so I have no complaints. It was very fairly represented by the seller's photos. This is how it looks after a quick polish.
Bob
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g283/nikonbob/451.jpg
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I can't wait to own a Friodur they are a one of a kind a league all of there own
That's quite the nice Friodur catch. Heck, those scales don't even look half bad for a stock Friodur. Enjoy the shaves! :)
Yea, I am a little pumped about it right now and can't wait to send it out for a honing so I can try it. I don't know if they are in a league of their own or not but would like to find out. So long as it shaves as well as the SRs I have I'll be happy enough. I sorta like fairly plain SRs so the scales with the little inlays are just enough for me.
Bob
Nice find Bob. Once honed by a pro I would wager you will be very happy with her and you will get to experience just how
nice a properly honed razor can shave which will leave you with a target experience if you decide to learn to hone. Enjoy!
The honorable Cudarunner loves his Friodur and let me try it. As expected, 'shaved like a Dovo Inox if the Inox had been 6/8 w/ a bit of spine. When I finally got one, I said it was boring. In all the right ways. Just takes edges w/out fuss or drama, gives great shaves - decent even when the edge needs attention. All blades should be boring like this. They're wonderful.
Friodurs really are great razors once you have them dialed in. I seem to always have one in my rotation. Its a love hate with the 451's super shave, pointy end! A careless guy like me does better with the round points!
I'm sure you will not be disappointed.
Magpie
I know what you mean about square points. I'm always more cautious when using my Swede SSA square point, only been using an SR for about a month now. My other SR is a round point and is a little more tranquil experience at this point.
Bob
You'll love it, but be sure to get it honed professionally unless you're already proficient at honing. They're easy maintenance and excellent shavers. I started with one and now it's up to five. :shrug: Dang things are like potato chips, I couldn't eat just one!! Beautiful razor, enjoy!!!
Regards,
Howard