Thread: Taurino non-filly?

I just spotted this on ebay (which equates to I just bought it), a #14 medallion taurino, but marked only jose monserrat pou, no filarmonica.

Stuck my neck out a little buying it for $200, but I have an especial #14 that I refurbished partially, and it's like a freak show shaver - just a really big razor in every dimension, but without being heavy and awkward.

Are these filly razors? (not that it makes much of a difference, I guess)

Vintage Medallon Taurino Banderuas Straight Razor 15 16" | eBay

This one has a little spine wear, and it looks like 1/16th or so has been used off of the razor, but still in pretty good shape.

Looks good to me, but I'm no Filli expert. I would expect that this predates the fill line, however see previous statement. I think it will be a fine shaver. I find it odd that he made such great looking blade but the gawdy and cheap looking scales are a sad match.

the especial that I have is a wonderfully hollow ground blade, rings like a bell when you strop it and very loud when shaving.....


..and it has cheap white scales on it, too.

Yes is a Filarmonica razor. Medallion Taurino is on of a special series.
I think that is part of the latest productions seen the type of handle

Originally Posted by kratos86

Yes is a Filarmonica razor. Medallion Taurino is on of a special series.
I think that is part of the latest productions seen the type of handle

I figured it might be later, at least compared to some of the earlier filly stuff. the grind appears to be kind of lazily done, given how the spine wear is uneven. I'll get an idea of how much of the uneven bevel is due to grind vs. honing when I get it. If it needs to be finished, I'll have to think about whether or not I'm keeping it. If I am, then I will probably correct the grind.

I don't know nuthin' about Fillies, but I like this !!