Thread: Filarmonica 14 restore

Well I have finally finished a set of scales for this one. There is some pitting on the blade still but did not seem to have any issues with honing it and it shaved my arm really well. Going to give it a day or two to get a little more growth and then trying it out.

The scales are made of Cocobolo and the wedge is black walnut. I had to add 2 washers inside to get it properly centered.

It seems like I've seen a disproportionate number of old Filarmonicas that have been thinned down from 7/8 (compared to other big razors that you often see NOS around here like Friodurs or Dorkos)
Let us know how it shaves.

Yeah I noticed that too. It was really cheap so I am not worried and will definitely let you know on how it shaves ( this also being my first honed razor I have done as well )

Originally Posted by Troggie

Yeah I noticed that too. It was really cheap so I am not worried and will definitely let you know on how it shaves ( this also being my first honed razor I have done as well )

Congrats!
Honing seems to really take a while. I'm still not quite there with the few razors I've tried to hone. Almost though

Well shaved with it today.. and it did ok.. think it had to do more with my technique as the passes on my cheek were smooth with no pulling and other spots it tugged a little. Still getting use to using a real razor since I have been using a shavette style all this time.

Originally Posted by Troggie

Well shaved with it today.. and it did ok.. think it had to do more with my technique as the passes on my cheek were smooth with no pulling and other spots it tugged a little. Still getting use to using a real razor since I have been using a shavette style all this time.

It may have actually been your honing. I've been having the exact same problem with the razors that I've tried to hone.