Post your pictures - Made in France or French Razors (Excluding TI and Le Jaguar)

[Luc]

Time for a new thread.

This thread is about French straight razors. Now, we already did Thiers Issard (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/183773) and Jaguar (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/195738). So please post your TIs in the TI thread (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/183773) and Jaguars in the Jaguar thread (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/195738)!

This is for those unknown French razors or those stamped Made in France. I even have one that says Paris!

Let's see the pictures! :clap: :clap: :clap:

The Pratical - HB520
Like many French razors, this one is only stamped with a code that identify the manufacturer. It was my first straight razor and I still have it today! Great 13/16!
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=102644&stc=1&d=1273385392
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=192323&d=1316938194
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=192324&d=1316938221

6/8 - Fontenille - HB873 - Medaille D'Or - 134 - Rasoir Garanti
Before - It says 'Pour Barbes Très Dures - Radium'
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=138995&d=1294218344
After
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=192298&d=1316936934
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=192299&d=1316936962

6/8 - Albert Bellefontaine (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/200330) - Montreal - Made in France - Happy Barber
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=133131&d=1290322426
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=154836&stc=1&d=1301643765
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=154837&stc=1&d=1301643787
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=154838&stc=1&d=1301643848

11/16 - J. Fel - 35 Rue Laffitte - Paris - 9e - 29 on the back - French Point
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=102652&stc=1&d=1273386353
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=153694&stc=1&d=1301119933http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=192304&d=1316937163

6/8 - La Colombe - Sens-Rameau
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=139000&d=1294218612
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=138999&d=1294218436
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=192301&d=1316937091
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=192300&d=1316937071

[noahpictures]

Does anyone know what manufacturer is "HB520"?

[Luc]

Does anyone know what manufacturer is "HB520"?

I'm having a hard time to decipher the numbers to a name... From what I could find, HB520 would be Lingères Nogent (http://www.couteau-store.com/PBSCCatalog.asp?CatID=1187711). The main maker in Nogent was Jacques Mongin (http://jacquesmongin.com/accueil.htm) but I think this guy is modern production, not vintage...

[dakotaev]

Very impressive collection Luc! I might have to start trolling ebay.fr again when I have a bit more free cash.

[Luc]

Very impressive collection Luc! I might have to start trolling ebay.fr again when I have a bit more free cash.

Thanks! Those are fairly difficult to come by if you're not on ebay.fr, your're right. Unfortunately, some sellers might charge you an arm and leg for shipping also... But some are good!

Anyone else have non-TI and non-Puma French straights? Surely, I'm not the only one?

[dakotaev]

Thanks! Those are fairly difficult to come by if you're not on ebay.fr, your're right. Unfortunately, some sellers might charge you an arm and leg for shipping also... But some are good!

Anyone else have non-TI and non-Puma French straights? Surely, I'm not the only one?

I've got a couple of pre TI Grelot's but those are pretty common so I didn't post them.

[Legion]

This ones called a Terriere (rescaled)

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x146/dh10au/P1010647.jpg

[hig789]

Nice Legion. Here's my only french razor. Emeraude?
http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n600/hig789/a4fd53c5.jpg
http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n600/hig789/a7774702.jpg

[Luc]

Nice!


Nice Legion. Here's my only french razor. Emeraude?
http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n600/hig789/a4fd53c5.jpg
http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n600/hig789/a7774702.jpg


Yes and it says Swedish steel on the etching.

[hig789]

After I found that out I figured it would be a pretty good blade even though I have never heard them except for making perfume.

[Harvitz81]

13/16 Gilbert Raffin 1st Quality
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t285/jb_edson81/SOTD/SAM_1640.jpg

Once owned this one:
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t285/jb_edson81/SOTD/SAM_1821.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t285/jb_edson81/SOTD/SAM_6004.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t285/jb_edson81/SOTD/SAM_5994.jpg

[GregDR]

Recently got this at a antique market, it's a "Georget" French razor with interchangeable blades. I couldn't find a whole lot of info on this one but it was successfully honed up by our very own Rick (Wid). Getting ready to take it for a test run this evening. As far as markings on the razor, on one side of the blade itself it has "Bte S.G.D.C." and on the other side it has "Levier Le Touriste" on the tang it has "F. Georget France" and on the tail it has "S.R.D." Would like to learn a little more info on this one if anyone knows any. Onto the pics...

http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab208/basketball80/11.jpg
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http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab208/basketball80/33.jpg
http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab208/basketball80/44.jpg
http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab208/basketball80/55.jpg
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[Wid]

She is a beaut to say the least. It took a very nice edge too, I should have made ya an offer for it Greg :001_smile

[darrelino]

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JaquesLecoultre Au Sentier

[Legion]

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JaquesLecoultre Au Sentier

I think you might find that is Swiss. Nice razor, though. I have one quite similar.

[kjparker]

I've got this one coming from ebay .fr

I'll post some better pics when it gets here...

[Wid]

Recently got this at a antique market, it's a "Georget" French razor with interchangeable blades. I couldn't find a whole lot of info on this one but it was successfully honed up by our very own Rick (Wid). Getting ready to take it for a test run this evening. As far as markings on the razor, on one side of the blade itself it has "Bte S.G.D.C." and on the other side it has "Levier Le Touriste" on the tang it has "F. Georget France" and on the tail it has "S.R.D." Would like to learn a little more info on this one if anyone knows any. Onto the pics...

http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab208/basketball80/11.jpg
http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab208/basketball80/22.jpg
http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab208/basketball80/33.jpg
http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab208/basketball80/44.jpg
http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab208/basketball80/55.jpg
http://i864.photobucket.com/albums/ab208/basketball80/66.jpg


I had the pleasure of using this razor, it's a wonderful shaver.

[gumbo]

My Gel Frerres 6/8 restore.
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2683/4426109942_7bcfd1cf90_z.jpg?zz=1

[Brownbear]

An Argus. Butt ugly scales which I am replacing with bone, but a nice blade that shaves well. Cute little gold wash bison on the blade.


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[Luc]

Good stuff Gents! Keep them coming!

[noahpictures]

A David Issard 669 frame back and a PTRE ?, that's all it has on the shank. Very pretty.

[Skrymr]

The PTRE is a great looking razor.

[thanks]

An Argus. Butt ugly scales which I am replacing with bone, but a nice blade that shaves well. Cute little gold wash bison on the blade.


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I recognize that blade bison logo!

Google "bison Thiers Issard" for some interesting images...

[noahpictures]

I am not sure if this is a Thiers Issard or not, if so please feel free to delete or move the post. The blade has a picture of a battleship or cruise ship on it. The shank reads Croiseur and another picture of a ship. Reverse shank reads Marque Deposee, Thiers. It is under 5/8, near wedge. I am not sure if the scales are original because the blade lands on the wedge/spacer at midpoint. The coffin/box reads Rasoir Extra.

[noahpictures]

The PTRE is a great looking razor.

Thanks. It is about 7/8, half hollow. On the shank it has a sword and something else that I can't make out. The blades reads: Special Toutes Barbes et Peausensible. I think that translates to "all beards and"..I don't know what Peausensible means.

[dakotaev]

I am not sure if this is a Thiers Issard or not, if so please feel free to delete or move the post. The blade has a picture of a battleship or cruise ship on it. The shank reads Croiseur and another picture of a ship. Reverse shank reads Marque Deposee, Thiers. It is under 5/8, near wedge. I am not sure if the scales are original because the blade lands on the wedge/spacer at midpoint. The coffin/box reads Rasoir Extra.

I don't think they put guns on Cruise ships so I think we can count that out :) Thats a great looking razor!

[JoeBass]

I suspect this old wedge is french, but I could never confirm it...

[Skrymr]

Thanks. It is about 7/8, half hollow. On the shank it has a sword and something else that I can't make out. The blades reads: Special Toutes Barbes et Peausensible. I think that translates to "all beards and"..I don't know what Peausensible means.

From what I could find Peau sensible means sensitive skin.

[noahpictures]

From what I could find Peau sensible means sensitive skin.

That makes it the perfect razor for me :)

[noahpictures]

I don't think they put guns on Cruise ships so I think we can count that out :) Thats a great looking razor!

Thanks. Can't wait to hone and shave with it.

[mdunn]

my lonely le grelot is glad to be here!

http://i834.photobucket.com/albums/zz265/m_dunn/Current%20Straights/leGrelot.jpg

[noahpictures]

I am not sure if this is a Thiers Issard or not, if so please feel free to delete or move the post. The blade has a picture of a battleship or cruise ship on it. The shank reads Croiseur and another picture of a ship. Reverse shank reads Marque Deposee, Thiers. It is under 5/8, near wedge. I am not sure if the scales are original because the blade lands on the wedge/spacer at midpoint. The coffin/box reads Rasoir Extra.

I measured the Croiseur and it is 11/16, much bigger than I thought. The wedge razor honed as easily as a full hollow and is a smooth shaver.

[TromNek]

My only French razor. Got it in a lot of 8 at a flea market. I'll repair and hone someday.
Blade measures 9/16, a lot of hone wear, was probably originally 5/8.

(tang mark left profile)
Guaranteed
Paris - France

(tang mark right profile)
Made For
Hill Lalin NY
France

Anybody got any info on this?
I've seen a couple distributed by Hill Lanlin, but they were all german. And, who is Hill Lanin, NY ?

[brother cavefish]

have no record of this company at all but this baby shaves like no tommorrow and is very light
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[Mike H]

Le Grelot Marque


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[Rockabillyhelge]

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[JaxJim]

Terriere Daniel, Qualite Extra Garantie 5, 6/8, frameback. Scales are horn.

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I really need to get around to cleaning it up, getting it shave ready and actually using it.

[Rockabillyhelge]

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[Wullie]

I ain't real sure this one is French, but I THINK it is. It is entirely unmarked as to maker or location.
http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu303/Wullie_01/Mystery%20Razor/MoreRazors004.jpg

Came in a neat little box.
http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu303/Wullie_01/Mystery%20Razor/MoreRazors003.jpg

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu303/Wullie_01/Mystery%20Razor/MoreRazors002.jpg

Scales are tortoise and all the pieces are marked with the number 1.
http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu303/Wullie_01/Mystery%20Razor/MoreRazors005.jpg

What leads me to believe it is French is this page from a French book about razors
http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu303/Wullie_01/Mystery%20Razor/french.jpg

The pictures aren't that great and I have yet to clean it up. That is the as found condition. Looks like three of the five blades will still be usable. I'll get one honed up and see how it runs before summer.

[global_dev]

http://imageshack.us/a/img5/9049/1003005.jpg


i like the larger one. looks very flowing/comfortable lines.

[Rockabillyhelge]

Its a very rare Razor, Boland produced in Belgium in Namur and Liege, there are only two i ever saw an Ebay, one is now mine, the other does a Member of the german GRF Forum own, its nearly 8/8 :001_cool:

[Thomas Martin]

Le Grelot, 6/8, ivory scales

[CanonSterVa]

Le Grelot, 6/8, ivory scales
That is a beauty...

[chuckr9]

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[oakeshott]

I believe this is French because of the Deposee (forgive the absence of the accents...don't know how to include them) over the Eagle and the name on the other side of "F. Pagis". She needs some scales and a cleaning and measures as a 6/8ths. I was able to hone her up right off the bat. Maybe I should use it as a French Kamisori?

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The wave in the center of the blade is an optical illusion. When I previewed this post I saw it and had to take the blade back out to see if she'd suddenly bellied out in the middle.

[Doc226]

Just got these twins today in the mail
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w76/Ayavei/My%20Razors/Sianna/7FE3C1D4-9F91-4C6B-BD8B-A00A94F33841-9338-000004009A9E531A_zpsd0e0b48e.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w76/Ayavei/My%20Razors/Sianna/D6E8F5B7-5A53-4E3E-A4C0-6474245A8113-9338-000004009EA99558_zpsb5e44b87.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w76/Ayavei/My%20Razors/Sianna/256E9C42-1DB8-4057-8482-98F618D99E77-9338-00000400A29568A9_zps7eccdd99.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w76/Ayavei/My%20Razors/Sianna/77436CC3-F3D7-406A-B819-09A789ECEC16-9338-00000400A674B032_zps7018816c.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w76/Ayavei/My%20Razors/Sianna/89F42E06-2711-47CC-98B7-D5C466659822-9338-00000400AA53BE94_zps56fb768a.jpg
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w76/Ayavei/My%20Razors/Sianna/4AAEB236-1C4E-43D6-9AF4-E4E544CC19D0-9338-00000400AE218D89_zps91f75e4e.jpg

[totorlekiller]

My favorite razor so far, a Le Grelot 6/8 in Ebony.

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This one appear to have been made for a Barber.
One of the side of the tang has a last name and the name of a city on the south of France (Frejus).
I have seen a few LeGrelot like that that had custom engraving in the tang. Always a name and a city.

[totorlekiller]

Here is an interesting frameback.
The tang says Comte Bellot. Langres-Grenoble
I have never heard of Comte Bellot as a brand. Langres and Grenoble are 2 different cities, but not in proximity of each other.
Making it more mysterious, it was picked up in Lithuania.
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On the frame, it says Trempe Infernal - or Infernal tempering.
I have not had a chance to hone this one, but I can not wait to try it.

[pmaster]

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I have a few, but one of my favorites: Caprice

[totorlekiller]

Very nice, that looks like horn.
And it looks wide too. Do you know more about it. Caprice means 'tantrum' I would think that would be the name of the model, not the maker. Anything else on the tang?
Whatever must have been on the blade is long gone, considering the beautiful shine you have on it.

[pmaster]

Very nice, that looks like horn.
And it looks wide too. Do you know more about it. Caprice means 'tantrum' I would think that would be the name of the model, not the maker. Anything else on the tang?
Whatever must have been on the blade is long gone, considering the beautiful shine you have on it.

Yes I rescaled it in horn, it was previously in bone. I bought it from a member here a while ago. I didn't do anything to the blade actually, nothing was written on it and seeing the almost non-existent hone wear, I would say it was just in pristine condition.
Original:
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On the tang on the other side it says "Made in Germany for P.F. Ferrière"

I haven't been able to find out much about the history of it sadly (except a few other models by the same maker on ebay). Seems like there are actually many french razors out there which are little known, not all coming from Thiers (although many are).

I'm French-Canadian so I'm familiar with the term Caprice, which I actually find quite accurate for this one, seeing as it was a bit tough to get it honed-right the first time! :)


Here are a few more frenchies that I have (I should receive 2 more soon):
"L'alpin coupe toujours" - L'alpin, always cuts:
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Jackson Garanti (I'm thinking its french since the word Garanti is used).
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Le Grelot:
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Peroux Cognet (most likely done by Thiers, or in Thiers).
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[totorlekiller]

I have a few Peroux-Cognet myself, but none are in shaving conditions yet.
Peroux-Cognet had a model called "Le Talisman" that existed first as a frameback and then as what looks like a full hollow (I have not received that one yet, so I am not sure).
What is strange with "Le Talisman" is that I saw once one that also said Le Grelot on it (http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=171016957134&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
It could be that the scales were changed, but that is still strange.
Anyway, that got me wondering if the 2 companies were somewhat related.

[totorlekiller]

On my list of restoration projects, I also have this David Issard.
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Unfortunately, when I was trying to restore the blade geometry (it had uneven wear on the cutting side), I cracked the blade a bit. The only way I can ever make it usable now, it to shorten the bottom of the blade. That adds some challenge as I have not had to work the metal yet like that.

[oakeshott]

Auguste Bain Frameback in what I believe are ebony scales. Got this during my initial learning to hone phase and could make no progress. Obiwan kindly honed it for me.

[pmaster]

Actually the Peroux-Cognet I have did have "Le Talisman" written on the blade originally. It was mostly washed away and covered with some rust so I couldn`t keep it when I restored it. I've also read on some french forums that people think there is a link with Thiers/Le Grelot. To be honest, it shaves just as well as my Le Grelot other than the writing on the tang (and the price paid for it).


I have a few Peroux-Cognet myself, but none are in shaving conditions yet.
Peroux-Cognet had a model called "Le Talisman" that existed first as a frameback and then as what looks like a full hollow (I have not received that one yet, so I am not sure).
What is strange with "Le Talisman" is that I saw once one that also said Le Grelot on it (http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=171016957134&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
It could be that the scales were changed, but that is still strange.
Anyway, that got me wondering if the 2 companies were somewhat related.

[Prof. Moriarty]

Two of mine

Aubril restored by Doc226

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww226/eulenspiegel93/Shaving/IMG_0637_zps5ae06c10.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/eulenspiegel93/media/Shaving/IMG_0637_zps5ae06c10.jpg.html)


Le Grelot Perles des Orients

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww226/eulenspiegel93/Shaving/IMG_0638_zps5de8ebd7.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/eulenspiegel93/media/Shaving/IMG_0638_zps5de8ebd7.jpg.html)

[Rockabillyhelge]

Next in Line, a 8/8 Rousselon A Nogent Faux-Frameback:
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A 6/8 Manufacture D´Armes & Cycles St. Etienne with Turtle Scales:
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A NOS Bourgade 334 in 7/8, just from the Same Blank the Spartacus an L´Espagnolette was made off:
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And a 13/16 Double Point made by Ste. Gallia Paris i restored some time ago, new Olive Wood Scales and light polish:
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[Monsieur Blaireau]

Actually the Peroux-Cognet I have did have "Le Talisman" written on the blade originally. It was mostly washed away and covered with some rust so I couldn`t keep it when I restored it. I've also read on some french forums that people think there is a link with Thiers/Le Grelot. To be honest, it shaves just as well as my Le Grelot other than the writing on the tang (and the price paid for it).

Here's my Peroux-Cognet. The Le Talisman etching is faded, but it is a lovely blade just the same, and shaves great. To me, it looks like a Le Grelot, though I have never had one of those in my hands to compare it with. It was an Ebay find. The pins on the scales were a little rough, so I'm not sure they were original. I'd call it a half hollow.

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