Steve56
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Framebacks, faux framebacks and rattlers don’t seem to have a well defined place other than an older gallery thread, so let’s make a thread for these special razors, and tips related to maintenance and use. I’ve always been fond of them, especially the French and Swedish models.
Starting off, Le Grelot Fleur d’Acier Lame Rechange (exchangeable blade), soap and AS were Floris Elite, and the brush was a TOBS.
Tip 1: Always dry that spine joint with a piece of tissue after shaving or honing, Water can normally get into it, and I’ve seen staining below this joint where water drops came out of the joint after use. I doubt that this would ever compromise a blade since there are so many old ones form 150 years ago that are still useable.
Tip 2: You can also use bicycle chain wax on the joint and/or partially seal it with Rennaisance Wax, which is mostly carnuba wax. I suspect that good automotive carnuba wax would work equally well.
I am looking forward to seeing some nice examples!
Starting off, Le Grelot Fleur d’Acier Lame Rechange (exchangeable blade), soap and AS were Floris Elite, and the brush was a TOBS.
Tip 1: Always dry that spine joint with a piece of tissue after shaving or honing, Water can normally get into it, and I’ve seen staining below this joint where water drops came out of the joint after use. I doubt that this would ever compromise a blade since there are so many old ones form 150 years ago that are still useable.
Tip 2: You can also use bicycle chain wax on the joint and/or partially seal it with Rennaisance Wax, which is mostly carnuba wax. I suspect that good automotive carnuba wax would work equally well.
I am looking forward to seeing some nice examples!