Fasan Red Dot "Double Slant", Plastic Cap Version

Hi All

This is a new acquisition on its way to me from Germany. It is the all plastic (melamine?) version of the Fasan “Doppelshräg” (double slant) with the red dot on the cap with original matching “clam shell” case.

I have researched, but I cannot find the date of make or the model number. Does anyone know? There is a lot of confusing information out there! I bet efsk knows

Also, I have seen the same razor but with a red ring on the lower handle. My one looks like a metallic grey. Is this a difference or is it just discolouration?

First up mine, and below that one with the red ring.

Interesting and that is one heck of a slant angle.  Good luck with it!

In different posts, it's been described as Bakelite and it looks that way to me. The case looks like the original. Both razor and case appear to be in excellent condition and it's supposed to a great shaver. Enjoy!

That's just killer!!

Great razors, these Fasan.
The red dots are all post WW2, 1950s-60s era. 1970s Osberghaus, who produced Fasan, had already closed down.There's those with red ring and with metal ring, and both came with plastic or metal cap. Difference is in weight/weight-distribution. Metal rings are a bit heavier than the red rings, metal caps have the weight, obviously, higher up than the plastic caps.
Model numbering was 21 for the red ring w/ plastic cap, 22 red ring w/ metal cap. 121/122 respectively when they came with a clamshell like yours. Not sure about the number of the metal rings. I *think* they're 31/32/131/132. The 40-range is different altogether, the 10-range was used with prewar models..
O, and these not Bakelite, but a different type of plastic.

I'm a bit confused about the 31 from the japanese seller though. ALL info I've found until now suggests that model is supposed to be a 132. Interesting. Real expensive, but interesting.

(02-13-2023, 03:33 PM)efsk Wrote: Great razors, these Fasan.
The red dots are all post WW2, 1950s-60s era. 1970s Osberghaus, who produced Fasan, had already closed down.There's those with red ring and with metal ring, and both came with plastic or metal cap. Difference is in weight/weight-distribution. Metal rings are a bit heavier than the red rings, metal caps have the weight, obviously, higher up than the plastic caps.
Model numbering was 21 for the red ring w/ plastic cap, 22 red ring w/ metal cap. 121/122 respectively when they came with a clamshell like yours. Not sure about the number of the metal rings. I *think* they're 31/32/131/132. The 40-range is different altogether, the 10-range was used with prewar models..
O, and these not Bakelite, but a different type of plastic.

Perfect reply, thank you efsk! 

On the basis of your advice (unless any further clarifying information comes to light) I am calling it a 131 (as a best guess) 1950s-60s in melamine (?)

Always good to have these details available. I did harbour doubts as to this model being constructed from bakelite. 

Now all I have to do is get my hands on it and try it out

A 1954 ad for the Durascharf blades available with the red dot series. Anyone have a pack to sell to  me?

Same as mine, but in shipper saying "121". 

Numbering is getting stranger and stranger ...

Anyone have a pack of Fasan Dura Scharf blades to sell or swap? I’m in Sydney.

Great looking razors - I always wanted to try the Double Slant but haven't yet stumbled across one at a reasonable price ..

I shaved with it this morning. Jury's out. A bit "chatty" (I used a reliably good vintage Wilkie) but I'll report back after a week of shaves. It might be that my expectations were high, but while I found the shave kinda interesting it wasn't amazing. I have a vintage bakelite doppelschräg from the 30s-40s which gives a nicer shave