Le Grelot

Thread resurrection. Came across the site while googling this razor. Had a great smooth uneventful shave with it this morning. Mine is an OC Version and although the handle doesn't look like a match it has the shape and tab to attach to the stropper so must the be correct one.
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Saturday September 4, 2021
Razor: Grelot Single Edge
Blade: Gem SS (2)
Brush: Razorock BC Plissoft Silvertip
Soap: A&E Rèvolution
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: A&E Rèvolution Splash
Fragrance: Spicebomb EDT
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1032

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Dave in KY said:
So the loaner turned into an owner razor! Excellent!!
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Yes ... the loaner was returned with much thanks to @UKRob and I found one for myself. Mine came with a "Plum Bristol" wedge, which honed up. To be frank, I've used it most with a GEM blade and a couple of extra spines underneath the back edge of the blade.
 
pjgh said:
Yes ... the loaner was returned with much thanks to @UKRob and I found one for myself. Mine came with a "Plum Bristol" wedge, which honed up. To be frank, I've used it most with a GEM blade and a couple of extra spines underneath the back edge of the blade.
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So far I've just used a Gem blade with nothing added. Have the original wedge but need to get it honed. I have several other wedges out getting honed so I'll experiment and see what works best.
 
Just came across this thread again. Here’s the original razor - I had it re-plated in silver after @pjgh used it. I no longer have any Heljestrand wedge blades but the original Grelot blade, although having some pit marks, might well take a decent enough edge to shave with. I just need to come up with something to attach it to when honing.

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