Any idea on what this is?

Discussion in 'Straight Razors' started by Norcalnewb, Oct 23, 2016.

  1. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    I was looking through the straights I have, and I pulled this one out. I am not sure where I got it, but was wondering if anyone here knew anything about it. There is an etching on the blade that is very faint that states "Acier Forge Garanti".

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  2. Billyfergie

    Billyfergie The Scottish Ninja

  3. gssixgun

    gssixgun At this point in time...

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    Nice Frameback

    Not sure if the "Pick-Bone" style scales are original
     
  4. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    I love to see that I'm not the only one that picks up a razor and says, "where did I get that?"
     
  5. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    It looks nice. How does it shave?
     
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  6. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    That certainly looks like the blade. I have tried to look up the G.A.C.R. with little luck.
     
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  7. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    After seeing the razor posted by @Billyfergie, I would agree. The scales don't look original.
     
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  8. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    I have a few like that. Some people gave to me once the found out I liked razors, others I think may have been included with other razors I was buying. It is a sign I have too many.
     
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  9. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Well, it needs to be honed. That is kind of why I am trying to find some information on it. Before I get it honed, I want to see if it is worth keeping. As I noted above, I am trying to thin things out a bit. This is one razor I can't tell anything about.
     
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  10. Jorvaljr

    Jorvaljr Operation Daytona 8000

    It's beautiful!! I like the shape of the blade and the scales. When I buy my first straight I want that kind of design.
     
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  11. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    It's a pretty blade. I would love to hear how it shaves.
     
  12. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    @Norcalnewb , do you have any more French style Framebacks? If not, keep it.
     
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  13. Mr. Oldschool

    Mr. Oldschool Johnny Dangerously

    Whether you use it or not, true framebacks aren't being made anymore that I know of, and haven't been for some time. Yours looks to be in very good shape. I wouldn't worry about non original scales, they look good. Personally, I would put it to use, but you could also display it. ...Or you could put it up for sale/auction and probably get a decent wad of change for it. Framebacks are sought after by some of us vintage nuts (I don't have the funds to make an offer, sorry).
     
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  14. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    I have one other frameback, this Scheon Burg, which also needs to be honed. I haven't ever gotten a real shave with a frameback, so I need to get one honed and give it a go.

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  15. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    Nice looking Frameback.

    I have a fondness for framebacks, especially the Japanese ones. Big, heavy, and made of Swedish steel. All of mine are SWEET shaving razors.
    I just finished honing a French Frameback today. Awesome shave, and smooth as silk.
     
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  16. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    Pretty cool.
     
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