Thread: The Filarmonica

Hi , I new ST8 user and I went on Ebay and won this one: 160504518571.
Can some of you tell if this a pre Filarmonica Monsserat, or is a different razor? Many thanks Livio

Its not pre it is Monserrat

Thank you for fast response, so is made in Spain, same one who made Filarmonicas. They are comparable with Filas , quality wise? Is same steel like Filas? What are your toughs, keep it original or send it to be refurbished?So is belong to Filys forum or not?
Many thanks
Liviu

It looks nice to me. I would just hone it to a nice edge and shave with it every day if were mine. Beyond that its up to you. I don't see anything thats says Fillarmonica so its beyond my knowledge but I have no doubt it'll shave well.

Thank you again, I just wanna know if older Monserrat razor can compare in any way with Filarmonicas? Have you seen them around or are pretty rare?I will send this razor to LarryAndro to be honed and will post my toughts after.Many thanks
Livio

I am sure it can. I used to think Filarmonica were the best razor you buy until I obtained one. Yes they are a great razor, but so are many others, so my answer is "Yes". I don't see why Larry can't put an edge on it that you will be very happy with. Congratulations on your new razor.

Thank you very much,I will let you know how good shave in couple of days.How I can upload some pictures on this forum?
Many thanks
Livio

When you click post reply there is a paperclip at the top of the box. Click it and upload from your computer

Originally Posted by livio

Thank you for fast response, so is made in Spain, same one who made Filarmonicas. They are comparable with Filas , quality wise? Is same steel like Filas? What are your toughs, keep it original or send it to be refurbished?So is belong to Filys forum or not?
Many thanks
Liviu

Same company, different brand, I think the Monserrat Pous are equal or better quality than filarmonicas, depending on the time when the Filas are produced

Thank you for the input, I will post pictures and my shaving experience when it will be back from honing, LarryAndro will make this razor better than a Fila for sure. What is nice about this razor , is very well balanced, is very heavy, and the blade is kind of different steel from other blades I have.It say 1936 on the tang.
Many thanks
Livio