Fasan

[gvw755]

When I got to this DE section to add to the Fasan thread, I was surprised to see that one was not started yet. So I guess I will once again chum the water to get big fish @efsk to show up. I just took delivery of what was described as a Fasan 170. I have no idea if that is really what it is or if there really was a model 170. This particular model had a metal cap and handle with a bakelite base. The handle is the tapered and angular variety. It is one of the earlier models which the PAA cloned a while back (not the newer glow in the dark one).

First shave was tonight and I was surprised how smooth and efficient the shave was. I remember the PAA bakelite version to be a medium rough shaver and so this was quite a change from that. It could be that this razor had more weight to it because of the metal parts. Tomorrow I will compare both razors in a shave off to see if my memory was wrong.

 

[alesmv]

 

[alesmv]

 

[alesmv]

Trumps / Pneumand / KWC, ¡todos son cambios de marca o FASAN!
You have all information here: https://refineriadecaballeros.wordp...marcas-brands/fasan-trumpf-rudolf-osberghaus/

 

[efsk]

@alesmv see here for Trumpf: https://shavinguniverse.com/community/threads/trumpf.2380/

 

[efsk]

 

[gvw755]

I knew my post would bring out the big fish(es).

 

[efsk]

I was a bit in doubt wether or not to open a new, Kingshead, thread, however this Weyersberg brand contains a Fasan-branded razor: a N°122.

 

[Harkos]

Is there any reason for the red dot on the cap of the Fasan. I don't see any difference by turning the cap of my Fasan 42.

 

[efsk]

Fasen had a whole schema worked out to optimize blade duration, where you used the numbers 1-4 on the blade in combination with the dot to keep track of usage. You’d start with 1 on the dot, next day have 4 on the dot, etc. I do not believe the dot signifies differential aggression.

 

[efsk]

Acquired a couple of 1940s bills Osberghaus sent to a Fasan-dealership. Interesting to see what we can learn from type-numbering, prices nad the apparent popularity of Fasan in the city of Weimar.
Also, 1½year into WW2, Osberghaus apparently had a shortage of personnel.

 

[ehv]

I would like to add these fasans to the thread. The models are already presented here, but the cases are not. The all metal one looks brand new. The other is a little bit discoloures, but that doesn't affect the shaving. I also have the impression that the fasans shave smoother then the paa oc.

 

[efsk]

Nice cases, nice razors. bit surprised: never seen that type Liese blade-wrapper before.

 

[Walid]

So, how did you guys get the numbers of the Fasans, is there a catalogue or something?
Is there a logic behind the numbers. I am still ignorant about European razors.

 

[efsk]

It says so on the shipper
@Jake has shown a catalogue over at B&B once, that showed some models with cat#.
With the newer ones, double digits come in shipper only, triple digits means clamshell too.

 

[Walid]

Did @Jake had a blog at some point where he displayed his collection? Where is he now?

 

[efsk]

Rare und rather unique is this Fasan 42. Unique, as it's one of a very few 2-piece Fasan razors. The interesting part there is that handle and baseplate, the razorparts married together with 2-piece razors, are of different materials: baseplate is plastic, handle is metal. In a way, a metal handle in itself is noteworthy, as Fasan did not produce too many models that were not plastic.
Funny thing is: as much as I love lightweight plastic razors, this mostly metal Fasan shaves like a dream. Absolutely fabulous. Maybe not for every-day use, but still, a wonderful, rarely seen razor.

 

[efsk]

Yet another strange Fasan. This, too, metal with plastic baseplate, looks a lot like the above 42, yet has a plastic knob on the handle and is a 3-piece with a short screw.

 

[efsk]

Here's the oddest Fasan-oddity that I know of: the Fasan Rasiputz. This is a ladies-razor, with one straight and one curved/frowning side. It uses proprietary blades, and has an extra long handle to make it easier to shave your legs.
Funny thing is the insert is written from a mans perspective: the man gets angry when she uses his razor, obviously always after he just inserted a fresh blade. Attentäter im Badezimmer basically means Assassins in the bathroom: damn women ruining my razor! So here's the solution to that problem:

 

[efsk]

I showed a pic like this in 2021, but I think this is better, and will get lost in the SotD where I posted it this week: