Not that I need another razor but these have always caught my attention...Love the size and seem to be in my wheelhouse. Would be interest hear you thoughts. Thank you
Friodur 17- Thoughts?
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I find the friodurs to be good razors. Easy to hone. Easy to maintain.
If you like larger razors then you will like the 17. I do.
If you like larger razors then you will like the 17. I do.
Well respected and a solid performer.
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Thank you all for the feedback
I have a 17 .Its a lovely razor with great balance and steel .Takes a wonderful edge . If you like larger straights it would be a great addition to your collection .
I have a Friodur 17 1/2 and it's an awesome large blade. The larger blade on the chin takes more work, but on the flat areas it's smooth and fast.
yep, I'm impressed with mine.
I have a Friodur 17 and it is a wonderful shaver
I don’t have a 17 but I have a Henckels in 4/8 and one in 9/16 since I prefer small blades but I do have “thoughts” about Henckels - they are excellent razors and take very fine edges.
And that’s the rub.
I have one Friodur 17, but I do prefer my smaller Friodurs and use the 17 only rarely.
I experimented with bigger than 13/16 razors, but my original sweet spot was around 6/8 and- if anything - is now more in the 5/8 to 6/8 range.
And I agree, Friodurs make wonderful razors that put anybody to shame who claims that stainless steel razors are difficult to hone or give harsh shaves.
B.
Oh that is a pretty one indeed and i do have a 4/8. It is actually the razor that turned my head toward small blades. I had just begun buying razors, didn’t read the description and won it. I was so sad I made such a mistake - then I shaved with it and my new love affair began. The rest is history as they say.
I have a 17 1/2 and I love it it’s my best razor, big and heavy it takes a great edge and holds it for many many shaves.
Mine is a square point Platinum. I’ll post it tomorrow.
Friodur makes fine razors; I enjoy my modern 6/8 regularly.
I have several Friodurs in multiple sizes. They are my favorite straight razors. All of the ones which are numbered on the tang or shank shave well, hold an edge well, and are easy to hone. I prefer the 5/8, 6/8, and 7/8 widths. The 4/8 width also shaves well and is very nimble, but is more difficult for sensing the skin angle. The wider the blade, the easier it is to sense and hold an angle with the skin, but the wider blades are less nimble. The only Friodurs that I have questioned are the 7/8 blades sold without a stamped number identification and Friodur labeled scales. The Friodur stamp on the shank looks to be deeper and dark while the Friodur stamp on my numbered Friodurs appear shallower and silver. The unnumbered razors may be old stock Friodur blanks made by Henckels, but reground and sold by other than Henckels. I have two of these and have had difficulty honing both of them to a shave ready edge. One of them has also pulled up a skin fold and bit me twice giving me blade length slashes on my cheek each time. Fortunately there was no scaring. This razor evokes images of the katana blades with a reputation of having a thirst for blood. However, a person having greater honing proficiency than me might get a different result.
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Steve56
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Keep in mind that there is more than one Friodur ‘17’. There were some blanks finished that were essentially the 14, full hollow and 3-1/2” long or thereabouts, and a shorter heavier version. Just be careful that you know what you’re huying if it makes a difference to you Attached is my 17 with scales by Alfredo, the shorter, heavier version, and a Friodur 14 for comparison.
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