Thread: Is this a Filli record?

Originally Posted by BeBerlin

I'm not saying Filarmonicas are bad razors. They are not. I find them visually unappealing because of their scales (we all have our little mental problems, mine being that I want my razors to have original scales).

I totally agree, the scales are not the main feature of these razors!
However, I do find the Especial para barbas duras to be beautiful, except for the scales. The blade, the spine top, the rubber thingy. Nice. IMO.
However, that's not my favourite, no Sir, That honor goes to the Doble Temple #13. My favourite shaver.
I do commend you, though, original scales is a thing for me too.

You see, we often have people come into the chat for some hands-on shoppingg consultancy. We usally point them to the classifieds for their first razors for the reasons I laid out in my shopping list in the beginners section. Funnily enough, although they've never owned a razor, most of them want a DD, a W&B, or, recently, a "Filli". What can we learn from this?

1. Once a shaving relating item enters ghetto slang territory ("Thurri", "Filly", "Coti"), prices will rise exponentially.
2. The People who use ghetto slang have a knowledge of razors that is usually inversely proportional to the size of their mouth. There may be exceptions.
3. Despite the fact that the members with the most experience agree that you could never tell a high quality razor from another in a double blind test, 100% of all "Filli" users agree that "Filly's" are the best razors in the market.

As you say in your list, my mouth is bigger than my knowledge when it comes to razors, no denying that
As to the blind tests, that doesn't leave much for individuality, if we all should go by that, the whole straight razor thing wouldn't be this much fun if we just settled for "that Razor" and left it at that. Again, in my honest opinion.

As I said, that's great. The more money people waste on these things, the bigger my market. BUY MORE FILLY'S!!!!

Lucky you! And lucky me, I guess, we both get what we want, how could it be any better?

Originally Posted by Birnando

Lucky you! And lucky me, I guess, we both get what we want, how could it be any better?

Easy. People should stop buying Pumi's. I've been waiting for Puma 89 in excellent shape for decent money for two years now. YOU HEAR ME, RAY??

Originally Posted by BeBerlin

Easy. People should stop buying Pumi's. I've been waiting for Puma 89 in excellent shape for decent money for two years now. YOU HEAR ME, RAY??

Is that... ghetto slang, Robin?

Originally Posted by RayG

Is that... ghetto slang, Robin?

Absolutely. My rationale being that now that Pumas are Pumi's, you will be able to sell one of yours for USD 1.5k (at least that would be a fair relation to a Filli at the current going rate), and sell me the other for decent money. Actually, you should give it to me, because I just opened the market for you.

But just for good measure:

PUMI'S IS THE BEST RAZOR! BUY PUMI'S! PUMI'S IS LIKE CHRONIC PLUS FILLI!

Oooooo Pretty Kitty's... I likey Puma's but they are nutz for prices too, and damn half of them are rust buckets...

They are even harder to find in good shape...

The one thing that has surprised me is that the Fillarmonica's are not RARE any longer, that I just don't get. I get the DD Reapers going way higher then worth, becasue they are rare, or the Puma NOS now that IS a rare razor, but Filli's are on there every day??? I don't get that...

Originally Posted by BeBerlin

But just for good measure:

PUMI'S IS THE BEST RAZOR! BUY PUMI'S! PUMI'S IS LIKE CHRONIC PLUS FILLI!

Okey, it's on my list too now, gotta have what the pro's are after

Nah, just kidding. I have other brands in my sights now.

Here is a book on the phenomenon. Extraordinary Delusions And The Madness Of Crowds. The Filly craze is like the thing that happened with the Dutch and tulips way back in the 1600s and more recently the housing bubble before it burst. The day will come when Fillys like that 14 will be back in the $200 realm. Those that paid these inflated prices will find themselves underwater. Unlike the house with the Filly they won't have the option of walking away. At least they may be able to shave with it if they know how to hone it.

Just a couple of random thoughts: You can buy a Filarmonica made Ducal from Ebay for around $150 in 7/8 or No. 14 size...shaves the same and even has same crap scales. Vendor Mariona08 sells them by the bucket and he seems like an honest chap. I personally am not an "original scales" guy, but I certainly understand why others would be. I have 3 Filly's and all have scales made by me (likewise crappy but much more sturdy). Lastly, I thought I paid way to much for all at around $150...just goes to show that if you think you are being stupid there is always someone willing to outstupid you!!

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Here is a book on the phenomenon. Extraordinary Delusions And The Madness Of Crowds. The Filly craze is like the thing that happened with the Dutch and tulips way back in the 1600s and more recently the housing bubble before it burst. The day will come when Fillys like that 14 will be back in the $200 realm. Those that paid these inflated prices will find themselves underwater. Unlike the house with the Filly they won't have the option of walking away. At least they may be able to shave with it if they know how to hone it.

Thanks for the link to the book

The world is full of samples like that.
My advice would be, if you don't feel that the price is right, don't buy it.
If you are making an investment, read up and be careful!
And I can't wait for the Filarmonica's to drop to $200, If it does my collection is surely gonna grow.
Alot

Originally Posted by BeBerlin

Absolutely. My rationale being that now that Pumas are Pumi's, you will be able to sell one of yours for USD 1.5k (at least that would be a fair relation to a Filli at the current going rate), and sell me the other for decent money. Actually, you should give it to me, because I just opened the market for you.

But just for good measure:

PUMI'S IS THE BEST RAZOR! BUY PUMI'S! PUMI'S IS LIKE CHRONIC PLUS FILLI!

OK, Robin. I give in. You can have one of my Pumas.

See if this is a decent price: PUMA 89