What straight did you use today? Now with PICTURES

[Luecke2326]

I finished restoring this very old Jernbolaget yesterday and shaved with it for the first time this morning. It's been a long time since I last bought a really rusty razor, but the rarity of this one made it well worth all the sandpaper and elbow grease. Besides I've never shaved with a Jernbolaget razor that hasn't been of absolute top quality.

For those with special interest: I have learned that the very first generation (like this one) of Jernbolaget shoulderless razors inherited their shape from their frameback razors. This means that the slightly lopsided smile (with the blade being wider by the toe) is factory made and not a result of poor honing skills.

I wish you all a very good day.


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[6Cuda6]

Todays choice, a George Wostenholm, gifted to me from one of our generous members....one of the few framebacks that i have.

 

[6Cuda6]

I finished restoring this very old Jernbolaget yesterday and shaved with it for the first time this morning. It's been a long time since I last bought a really rusty razor, but the rarity of this one made it well worth all the sandpaper and elbow grease. Besides I've never shaved with a Jernbolaget razor that hasn't been of absolute top quality.

For those with special interest: I have learned that the very first generation (like this one) of Jernbolaget shoulderless razors inherited their shape from their frameback razors. This means that the slightly lopsided smile (with the blade being wider by the toe) is factory made and not a result of poor honing skills.

I wish you all a very good day.


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Beautifully done Arne!! I should send you a few of mine to do

 

[maclean3]

Todays choice, a George Wostenholm, gifted to me from one of our generous members....one of the few framebacks that i have. View attachment 904059

Very classy. I keep thinking I'm going to buy a frameback myself one of these days.

 

[Polarbeard]

Beautifully done Arne!! I should send you a few of mine to do

Please do Dean, but at my present pace you'll get them back by Christmas 2020.

 

[6Cuda6]

Very classy. I keep thinking I'm going to buy a frameback myself one of these days.

I will say it feels different in the hand (this one has a very thin blade) and very different sound.....

 

[6Cuda6]

Please do Dean, but at my present pace you'll get them back by Christmas 2020.

No problem Arne because at the pace im going yours would be back earlier....hahaha

 

[Polarbeard]

No problem Arne because at the pace im going yours would be back earlier....hahaha

 

[Ice-Man]

And then here is me working like mad to get some of mine gold plated today your all slacking
I have 5 razors to do

 

[Ice-Man]

Todays choice, a George Wostenholm, gifted to me from one of our generous members....one of the few framebacks that i have. View attachment 904059

A stunning razor from a great member

 

[GolFisHunt]

Todays choice, a George Wostenholm, gifted to me from one of our generous members....one of the few framebacks that i have. View attachment 904059

Did you finally get a decent edge on it? That one was troublesome for me.

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[bluesman 7]

Sunday's Shave
'Lime N Lace'

 

[Polarbeard]

Very classy. I keep thinking I'm going to buy a frameback myself one of these days.

There's a reason to why I never post any early frameback razors: They scare the heck out of me.

And then here is me working like mad to get some of mine gold plated today your all slacking
I have 5 razors to do

Some guys get all the fun. I think I'll go back to bed for another hour.

Sunday's Shave
'Lime N Lace'
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I always admire all of your razors.

 

[maclean3]

There's a reason to why I never post any early frameback razors: They scare the heck out of me.

I understand and I'm sure it'll probably end in a bloody mess... but I've just got to try one, even if I only shave with it once and then seal it in a display case.

 

[Polarbeard]

I understand and I'm sure it'll probably end in a bloody mess... but I've just got to try one, even if I only shave with it once and then seal it in a display case.

I find the later frameback razors, where the tang is a part of the frame, to be very nice. It is the wiggly grip of the early version that scares me and reminds me of a certain movie scene.

 

[Ice-Man]

Well forget the gold mine has leaked out so I have to order some more.....

 

[Polarbeard]

Well forget the gold mine has leaked out so I have to order some more.....

I'm very much looking forward to see the result.

 

[maclean3]

I find the later frameback razors, where the tang is a part of the frame, to be very nice. It is the wiggly grip of the early version that scares me and reminds me of a certain movie scene.

Are the early ones you're referring to the ones that look like the spines are hinged at the heel of the blade? That's the only example I can think of that fits your description. I'll be sure to watch out for those, but I'll still have bandages handy!

 

[6Cuda6]

Did you finally get a decent edge on it? That one was troublesome for me.

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Yah...took some time on my jnat...but i cant get an edge on my Rosette 80 to save my life so i know what you mean.

 

[6Cuda6]

And then here is me working like mad to get some of mine gold plated today your all slacking
I have 5 razors to do

Id love to be trying but off to tge airport we go again.. ....

If i leave them as retirement projects ill have something to do for another 20 years.....lol....