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Picked this on ebay, I haven't this type of gold etch on fili's before since it doesn't say filarmonica in it and I also wonder about the scales which are actually pretty nice for a fili
so is it legit? Seems like it from the blade markings and box. Anyone else seen this type of etch on a doble temple?
Other than the frown, looks great to me
Looks like a Filarmonica to me?
Can't see anything immediately wrong with it, other than th frown which has already been mentioned.
Have you had many filis?
Regards,
Neil
Why, I've ad one or two! ;) Thanks for asking!Quote:
Originally Posted by Neil Miller
Regards,
Tom
You rascal, you! They talk about you all over the county... :)Quote:
Originally Posted by sharptonn
Regards,
Neil
Oh, so you claim to know me now? DO NOT! :roflmaoQuote:
Originally Posted by Neil Miller
Regards,
Tom
So you're claiming not to be the infamous Texas Tom Tup? I will have to consult Tarkus about that... :)Quote:
Originally Posted by sharptonn
Regards,
Neil
Certainly,I am unsure of what you speak, Mr. Miller.Quote:
Originally Posted by Neil Miller
"Texas Tom Tup" has no place in my vocabulary. Perhaps you could ellaborate?
Fairly fine regards,
Just Tom
Oh? Whatever is a tarkus?? :shrug:
A tup is a ram Tom, an animal noted for its docile temperament, peaceful nature and platonic friendships..I reciprocate your fairly fine regards and wish you a merry xmas.
Your incorrigable pal (who can barely type whilst watching John Wayne in 'Neath Arizona Skies),
Neil
Well! Since ya put it like that! A Very Merry Christmas to you, my fine friend, Neil!Quote:
Originally Posted by Neil Miller
In Fact to all my friends! :tu
I could apologize for hijacking a thead...........................
Finest Regards ever!,
Tom
Why derail the entire thread after post #5 guys.
Because, it was about done and, besides! We want to tell you Merry Christmas, Bill! :D That!Quote:
Originally Posted by pixelfixed
It's entirely my fault!
Sorry - didn't think there was any question about it being legit - neither did you. It is free speech over your end of the pond, isn't it?Quote:
Originally Posted by pixelfixed
Besides, lighten up, its nearly xmas.
Regards, Neil
And a merry Christmas to all! ....Back to our regularly scheduled programming... Yup that blade looks like some other 14s I've seen. No worries.
Yes! It seems to possibly have a frown????? Could be camera angle? Show some more pics! Otherwise good!
Well that escallated quickly... :) Merry Christmas to all of you.
About the frown, its not a pronounced as the picture makes it look but its deffinately there. It does shave arm hair but its not shave ready, also it appears to have no hone wear at all.
My dear friends, I hone my razors but I have never tackled a frown as such what do you recomend (point me to a thread or video perhaps) to guide me into removing this frown.
Take a pic of the blade lying flat, horizontally. That would be good to see.Quote:
Originally Posted by samircanada
Those blades are fragile. Some expert help should be sought in removing a frown, IMO. It will have to be high-angle honed or the dreaded breadboard applied and a new bevel set before a nice hone job. Well worth it, I think.
You can search removing frown and similar in the search box at top right and come up with a ton of threads, I am sure!
And Merry Christmas to YOU, as well!
Regards,
Tom
Sorry about the frivolity, Samircanada.
If it has no hone wear, then it must have always been honed with tape on the spine - either that or it has 'freehanded' holding the back up slightly so the spine didn't touch the hone.
It would be interesting to know why the frown is there - bad honing or a kink in the spine.
You can test to see if the spine is warped by laying the blade on the hone, keeping the tang off the edge of the hone so it does not influence results. Put a finger at the tip of the spine and one on the spine at the stabiliser end and see if it rocks. Then turn it over and test the other side. If it rocks on one side and not the other the spine is warped, which might explain the spine being taped or elevated.
If it is warped you have a bit of a job on your hands, not recommended for an inexperienced honer to tackle.
Regards,
Neil
Quote:
Originally Posted by pixelfixed
Yup... It's a real Filly!