Noise from Jeff's Garage

[JTSpartan]

I've yet to try the famed Barbasol FH but she's a beaut!

It gets an emphatic recommendation from me as well if you can get your hands on one without breaking the bank. A great shaver, but one that you need to be aware of...not a 'mindless' razor.

 

[JTSpartan]

Barbasol FH/Treet Falcon. Superb.

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'Great minds' today on the FH, Jeff. I've heard that there are actually very similar razors under a different brand name as well....with your extensive collection and knowledge, have you ever come across any?

 

[Scuttlesoap]

I've yet to try the famed Barbasol FH but she's a beaut!

This is a great shot - nice use of the bokeh !

 

[jmudrick]

'Great minds' today on the FH, Jeff. I've heard that there are actually very similar razors under a different brand name as well....with your extensive collection and knowledge, have you ever come across any?

The Barbasol models, FH, heavy NFH, and the earlier ('34) bakelite handled NFH we're all Conrad Razor designs produced for Barbasol and others, unbranded, or Conrad branded. NFH designs without Barbasol branding are common but I'm not aware of a branded FH design other than the Barbasol model.

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[jmudrick]

Here's the common ('44) Cooper razor which has the same Conrad patent head geometry as the '34 NFH Barbasol.

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[JTSpartan]

The Barbasol models, FH, heavy NFH, and the earlier ('34) bakelite handled NFH we're all Conrad Razor designs produced for Barbasol and others, unbranded, or Conrad branded. NFH designs without Barbasol branding are common but I'm not aware of a branded FH design other than the Barbasol model.

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Thanks for the info and pics, Jeff. Very informative. I had a metal and bakelite Clix razor that apparently was a Conrad as well.

 

[jgreenepa]

Barbasol FH/Treet Falcon. Superb.

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Great BFH shave, Jeff! I love mine, but she is a jealous girl and will bite me if my attention wanders! Also thanks for the additional info on the NFH.

 

[jmudrick]

Barbasol NFH/Treet Falcon. Never been a blade guy but I do love these.

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[jmudrick]

Apollo x 2. The slant feels a lot milder, both effective. Falcons

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[jgreenepa]

Apollo x 2. The slant feels a lot milder, both effective. Falcons

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Cool razors, Jeff!

 

[jmudrick]

Vib'Raz-Perfector/Falcon. Perfector plate adds gap and some additional mojo.

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[Scuttlesoap]

Love the handle of the razor!

 

[jgreenepa]

Vib'Raz-Perfector/Falcon. Perfector plate adds gap and some additional mojo.

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Jeff, how hard was it to find the Vibraz?

 

[jmudrick]

Jeff, how hard was it to find the Vibraz?

Hard but I no longer haunt French eBay. Macao seller has one on eBay now.

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[jmudrick]

One pass with the Perfector plate, one with stock Vib'Raz. Stock is just unbelievably smooth with the Falcon.

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[jgreenepa]

One pass with the Perfector plate, one with stock Vib'Raz. Stock is just unbelievably smooth with the Falcon.

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Fabulous shave, Jeff!

 

[Graybeard57]

Love the handle of the razor!

Never mind the handle - look at the teeth! Wicked.

 

[jmudrick]

Homelike START 95 OC-Prismatic.

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[jmudrick]

Another nice Vib'Raz pairing, today the Pearl OC plate, Falcon.

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[GearNoir]

Nice! I think I’ve only seen “rollers” on one other razor…a vintage Gilllette I think? Where the guard bar had rollers?

Fairly unique!