Filarmonica #13 - Doble Temple - Buffalo Horn

What can I say.

We have a Filarmonica frenzy going on lately in the shaving community and now everyone wants horn. :)

The blade was in need of a good cleanup and it was decided to completely restore and shine it up. This also meant losing the etching which was pretty much tarnished and stained. Blade looks like new again after a doctors visit to my compounds and wheels.

As to the scales, black horn with faux ivory tapered wedge.

This one belongs to Justin, my local Vegas Jazz player who is moving to N.Y. to try out his luck in expanding his musical gift. He's one hell of a extraordinary bass player (amongst other instruments). I'm wishing him all the best in pursuing his musical career.

(Alex, if you read this..you guys should team up and have a jam session!)

Specs
Filarmonica Doble Temple 13
Total weight: 1.8 oz
Total cutting edge: 2.6 inches
Grind: 6/8 - full hollow - round point
Scales: Black Buffalo Horn
Wedge: Faux Ivory
Pins/Washers: Brass

That's just plain sexy! Nice work.
Kent

That's just gorgeous. It's so simple yet oozes luxury & sophistication!
So you're giving everyone the horn now, are you Max?!

Excellent. Horn is good. Very good. Stunning piece of work there, Max!

Black horn is one of my all time favorite scale materials and Max, you manipulate and shape it masterfully.

I like the horn shape of these scales with the pointed scale tips. Given that it's a Spanish razor El Toro is made reference to in these scales.

Very nice, Max.

Chris L

That's a very horney Filly!

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Originally Posted by ChrisL

I like the horn shape of these scales with the pointed scale tips. Given that it's a Spanish razor El Toro is made reference to in these scales.

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Thx Chris! You've got an eye for detail and noticing because it's exactly what I had in mind when making those scales!.

Yes, sexy is the word!!! those are the most svelt, sexiest horn scales i've seen. I don't know what you did at the toe end but it is really beautiful. I didn't even notice the blade at first!!!!

Red

Man, that is more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. From the far out there, to the traditional, to the positively sensuous, Max has a gifted eye for design. I told him to do just that, 'sensuous like spanish classical music', and he has far exceeded my expectations.
For what it's worth, my SO has never really said much about the razors I've shown her, either in person or in pictures. She simply accepts the fact that I am very odd indeed and into many eccentric things. BUT I just showed her this gallery and she responded: 'oooo, that's yours? That's pretty!'

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Originally Posted by Big Red

I don't know what you did at the toe end !!!!

Red

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:D I tapered both the toe and heel side of the scales. Good catch, Red!

Very very very good, as usual! When i first see the razor and those scales reminded me the horns of a Bull, or a bullfight accessorie! They match perfectly with JOse Monserrat Pou spanish culture/ Filarmonica spirit..the Spanish Bullfighting! LOve those scales points! If the Filarmonica Originaly were made with that kind of scales..they would be more then perfect!!!!!!! OLÉ Maximilian!! BRAVO!!!!!!

Thanks guys!.

Not only are to Filis excellent shavers but it has something very theatrical and mysterious to me at least. Must be the Spanish history and culture.

Beautiful country!

Astounding Max, very attractive scale work !

Black horn is just classy, and when done right they can really dress up a razor.

Keep up the good work with the Filly & horn builds, I may finally have the opportunity to get a wonderedge in cracked ice when everyone is looking the other way!! :)

One thing is for sure, you do set the trends.

Dave

Excellent job Max. Basic black can look so goood !
Hopefully this will inspire new restorers to try & save their old horn scales.

Very Cooool.

Grant.

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Originally Posted by Maximilian

Thanks guys!.

Not only are to Filis excellent shavers but it has something very theatrical and mysterious to me at least. Must be the Spanish history and culture.

Beautiful country!

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I have been admiring your work for some time, one day I will find the perfect candidate so you can do your magic...and I'll try that to be an Spanish blade!

Regards (and thanks for the compliment to my country)

for what it's worth, here's what the razor looked like before max got it.

http://www.freedomjazztrio.com/pics/fila13.jpg

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Originally Posted by bassguy

for what it's worth, here's what the razor looked like before max got it.

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It's waiting here for you to come and pick her up! One more night...

Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy...

just shaved with it tonight, and...

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