I just realized I've been procrastinating shaving with my mkI. Maybe a new head would bring it into a more regular rotation.
New Fendrihan Stainless PSA
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It looks like a 34c too.
I have the original OC/SB razor, and I love it. I use the open comb side for the first pass WTG and then use the solid bar side for the second (ATG) and third (XTG) passes. With a good sharp blade, it mows down its victims with smooth precision and almost no blade feel.
The head is cast stainless; the handle is turned stainless. On the head, only the top of the cap is polished. The underside of the cap and the base plate show the casting irregularities like on the Rockwell 6S. But for the price, there's no stainless razor out there that comes close to comparing. And it looks nice.
I ended up with two of them by mistake -- one a Scientist and one an Ambassador. Identical heads on two very similar handles. I was mucking around on the Maggard site and forgot I already had one in my cart when I put the other in. But they weren't expensive, so I haven't gotten around to selling one.
I'm not sure I'd like the solid bar on both sides of the head. I have other razors like that.
The head is cast stainless; the handle is turned stainless. On the head, only the top of the cap is polished. The underside of the cap and the base plate show the casting irregularities like on the Rockwell 6S. But for the price, there's no stainless razor out there that comes close to comparing. And it looks nice.
I ended up with two of them by mistake -- one a Scientist and one an Ambassador. Identical heads on two very similar handles. I was mucking around on the Maggard site and forgot I already had one in my cart when I put the other in. But they weren't expensive, so I haven't gotten around to selling one.
I'm not sure I'd like the solid bar on both sides of the head. I have other razors like that.
Did you have a chance to try it yet?
It just shipped out, since it's coming from Canada and I'm in the US, it may take a while. The tracking said the estimated delivery date is March 2nd. I'll try to post pics the same day it arrives. I'll let you know as soon as it's here, promise.
It's made it to MISSISSAUGA, ON thus far, now it's on its way to the US. The plan is to compare the razor to my Fatip Testina Gentile, my current favorite mild feeling razor. Perhaps I'll shave half the face with each to get a good sense of the difference in blade feel and efficiency.
Keep us posted! Have to say the specs on paper look great. But you are definitely giving me a case of Gentile envy.
She's a thing of beauty. Really grown on me.
Is that the standard handle?
I have a hacksaw...
It came with that handle, but they have multiple handle options, including gold, nickel, gun metal, and chrome platings in addition to two other wooden handles. It has the same handle as the Fatip Grande if you go for all metal.
That's a Fatip.
We're waiting to see a new Fendrihan stainless razor.
We're waiting to see a new Fendrihan stainless razor.
Unfortunately, my Fendrihan Adventurer Mk. II probably won't be here until next week. You'll get pics. I'll try it out versus one or two of my razors to see how it compares.
I have the old head and the closed comb side seemed more aggressive than the open comb side. But I do enjoy it and the comparison to an R41 seems pretty accurate.
Great! Looking forward to the reviews!
Morning, and Happy Saturday!! Did you get a chance to use it? Thoughts, even if preliminary or brief, would be great. Thanks
I really like the Fendrihan Mk. II razor. Feels very comfortable on the skin, barely feel the blade for much of the shave. A perfect razor for someone that wants to shave everyday. It has a good weight, feels well-balanced in the hand, the handle has good knurling. It is a high quality razor, perhaps not up to ATT standards, but good nonetheless. Completely satisfied with my purchase. It's certainly milder than anything else I use on a regular basis. Gives a nice shave.
