Let's see those #14's

[Heespharm]

What is a 14?

14/16?

They are blanks that are typically 14/16 with spine it brings them closer to 15/16 or 8/8 with a #14 stamped on the blade

There's some controversy whether they were all made by the same forge then sold to different companies or it was a marketing thing for a company to make or have one made for them... Also controversial is whether they are all the same steel or different.. Most are very hollow ground and I have found very few that are bad shavers .... What I find interesting in the controversy is filarmonica makes a 13 and a 12 but you don't see that for other companies doing the same so maybe they came from the same place but filarmonica definitely sourced them all from the same place.. Just for them...

There are many companies that make a 14 and all those companies do not reside in the same country... Mostly Germany and Spain and very few on French razors like le grelots (but le grelot used steel from Sheffield, solingen, and I think Swedish) ... also the 14 appears in different fonts and different orientations

They are very collectible and are very large so they hold their value well....

 

[Heespharm]

It would be interesting to chronicle just the tang stamp, the font, size, shape and orientation across all the brands and countries of manufacture

 

[P Funk]

Here are the 14s that are currently residing with me. I've sold a few others. Always on the look out for them

 

[P Funk]

 

[noahpictures]

Oh dear.

 

[Lmarkow]

just awesome.

 

[Heespharm]

Love the iberia

 

[hig789]

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Love these Palmera's. Simple yet elegant look.

 

[Rocco11]

Wow Piyush, amazing. Like butta...

 

[joel]

I remember when these used to be considered cheapie razors. You could pick up a 5/8 for $30 and a 7/8 for $55

 

[Legion]

I remember when these used to be considered cheapie razors. You could pick up a 5/8 for $30 and a 7/8 for $55

I remember when people would pay you to come and collect a case of Wapi's off their lawn. What's your point??

Never underestimate the collective power of suggestion.

 

[Lmarkow]

I am curious about how long ago you both refer to, and what were some of the more desirable razors (and their prices) back then?

 

[Legion]

I am curious about how long ago you both refer to, and what were some of the more desirable razors (and their prices) back then?

Well joel was into it before me, but when I was beginning to pay attention puma seemed to be #1, and the double duck hype was just beginning. Mid 2000's. I dont remember any razors that weren't customs going for more than a couple of hundred.

 

[Heespharm]

Well joel was into it before me, but when I was beginning to pay attention puma seemed to be #1, and the double duck hype was just beginning. Mid 2000's. I dont remember any razors that weren't customs going for more than a couple of hundred.

Gas was only a dollar a gallon back then too... And ppl freaked out when it hit over a dollar... I remember the long lines to the gas station

 

[scag315]

Just overpaid for this mexican brand (I'm assuming) #14. I liked it too much to let it go.

 

[kcb5150]

I gave this a go for the first time in ages the other day thinking maybe I was being harsh about it, aaaaand....... It bit me!! SOB!! I swear I am going to try taming it with the mellowest coti edge I can conjure....

Me too. ERNs are some of the best shavers I have owned. My favorite brand too if I had to pick one.

 

[CartridgesAreADrag]

Grelot 14

 

[Padre OBrien]

Anyone for a Heljestrand 14? Shows some hone wear and now just a bit over 6/8, but still a winner. I couldn't save the original scales so put on a set of repaired horn scales until I can order some new material.

 

[hig789]

Grelot 14

Really like that #7 lol, I miss that blade. That's a sweet pair for sure.

 

[tyrionstark]

Whoo hoo! My fili 14 just arrived today....