Thread: The Filarmonica

So, a slightly better picture off my camera, and a picture of the accompanying paperwork. The certificate reads "38 years of experience", so I guess that puts this razor as a 1953 model.

Originally Posted by Grazor

20 or so laps on the 12k may be all it needs. Sometimes less is more...

I followed your advice not to do a full bevel set. Just 7 laps, no pressure, on the 8000 for cleaning the edge, followed by 20, no pressure , on the 12000, and finished on my Charnley Forest and paddlestrop. The Fili shaves like a dream. Thanks Grazor!

That's a cracker Damian enjoy the razor.

Here's my NOS JMP Doble Temple 14 Pre 1950s, thanks Damian for the favour I owe you one.

wow, mint condition and with all the paperwork!
you're a lucky man Jamie, you must have used Jedi mind tricks on Damo to let that one go.

Here's some pics of my soon to arrive Filarmonica Novodur #13. Picked her up cheap on the bay for $61. Needs a little tlc , but I'm sure she'll dance just fine when she's primped and proper again. Borrowed the pics from the auction page, so I apologize for the poor quality. I will post new picks when I receive the lady and clean her up.

Originally Posted by Malachi306

Here's some pics of my soon to arrive Filarmonica Novodur #13. Picked her up cheap on the bay for $61. Needs a little tlc , but I'm sure she'll dance just fine when she's primped and proper again. Borrowed the pics from the auction page, so I apologize for the poor quality. I will post new picks when I receive the lady and clean her up.

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Saw your MK 5 posted as well, bet you'll be quite surprised at the razors from this seller, he takes bad photo's, sells interesting underwear, but his razors clean up extremely well and generally go pretty cheap, very underrated seller - nice Filly!

Thanks! And yeah, the underwear was... interesting... lol The razors look like they need a bit of cleaning, but should work out just fine otherwise I think.

I also just managed to snag a VERY interesting W&B that I'm posting in the Butcher Block group, but that was from a local antique store, and the first Boker Wedge that I've ever seen before as well (posted in the Boker Brotherhood). $60 CDN for both, total! I have a feeling I'm going to be very happy with all 4 of my recent pickups. :-)

So, I finally got my package today! The Novodur is pretty much in shave ready state, having a very nice edge on her.

I did note a bit of a frown on her, as the first 1/4" of the heel doesn't look like it's been touched by a hone at all. The pin by the blade also may need to be redone, as the peening seems to have not flattened out enough to stop from pulling through the hole. Strangely enough, it seems quite stiff until you get the scales past the tang, then it gets fairly loose, so there you go. Still a faint remnant of the gold wash on her too.

So I guess that's what I get for buying on the 'Bay. I'm sure she'll still shave wonderfully though, just may need more touchups than originally imagined.lol

seriously this seller takes decievinv photos of tbe bladez...i bought twice...first was not as espected but cleaned up nice so i kept it....secknd was 1/4 of the cutting edge missing...shorty razor asked for refund...no reply...had to get ebay to step in for refund....
This seller should be avoided unless you're absolutley sure you know what you buy.
It could have been much worst ...trust me you're lucky you got a razor that will clean ul nice and will get straight onnthe hones.
Best regards, Ovidiu.