Liebel - the Belgian DE

[Northstonehill]

C’mon guys. I have just discovered these beautiful and supposedly great shaving razors. Don’t anybody have one to show?!

I am waiting here

PS. Sorry for disappointing anyone hoping to see eyecandy from me...

 

[gvw755]

When I saw the thread title and the creator of it, I was hoping to see a dozen pics and was ready to PM you for a lead as to where you got yours from. I have been looking for one for a long time now and came close when I found one that had a mismatched handle in a high end shaving set that was totally overpriced. I asked the seller if he would sell just the razor or if he would lower the price because obviously the pieces did not belong together AND I even told him what the razor was, but he wouldn't budge. 6 months later when it still wouldn't sell, he finally lowered the price to what I was offering and it sold immediately. Sometimes it doesn't pay to be helpful.

 

[Northstonehill]

Sorry for not being able to show you goodies, Les. Lets hope that we both run into one someday. But for starters - SOMEBODY show one!!!!

 

[Jake]

I had one -- will check to see if I still have one. They are very nice razors and they go really well with Belgian beer -- my favorite.

 

[efsk]

The stronger of the Belgian beers would rather not see me shaving

 

[Jake]

The stronger of the Belgian beers would rather not see me shaving

Just have to take it slow. And not mix the shaving soap froth with the head from the beer. Well, Belgian beer doesn't have much of a head anyhow...

 

[efsk]

Since I have the CBLsoap that is made with Guinness the distinction between soap and beer is starting to blur already. And I could have a rule not to let beer in the bathroom, but I like having a drink whilst soaking in the bathtub. I'll stick to your advice of taking it slow!

 

[Jake]

 

[Jake]

 

[Northstonehill]

Aaaaaaaaaaahhhhhh. Yes. A sight for sore eyes. And an immediate desire awakens

 

[Northstonehill]

I finally managed to snatch up my own Liebel - in a trade with another razor friend. It is a superb shaver - chrome plated brass and weighs in at impressive 95 grams! - A bit above my preferred weight but still a great shave!

 

[Tjebbe]

It sure does look nice!

 

[efsk]

A razor I'd like to get my hands on one day, the Liebel. Rare, yet great performers. I say yet, because you'd think that great performer would mean there's more of them around. Minor drawback, for me as lover of lightweight plastic razors, would be the weight, but I'm happy to mke little excursions in the realm of heavy every now and then.
Happy you found yours Peter!

 

[Northstonehill]

It sure does look nice!

A razor I'd like to get my hands on one day, the Liebel. Rare, yet great performers. I say yet, because you'd think that great performer would mean there's more of them around. Minor drawback, for me as lover of lightweight plastic razors, would be the weight, but I'm happy to mke little excursions in the realm of heavy every now and then.
Happy you found yours Peter!

Thanks Tjebbe and Richard. Yes the weight needs adjusting for - I too prefer lighter razors - for me 75 grams is ideal +/- 10. But other than that this is a remarkable shaver.