Thread: Should I stay or should I go? (on a Filarmonica)

I think you should try it if you can afford it. Mixing it up is fun. That said, for all the love they get, I was a little disappointed when I got mine lol! I mean its a great blade... but for all the talk, I thought the whiskers would just disappear honed or not lol!!

Beautiful blade. I say buy .

Gentlemen,

I find Filarmonica's reputation a wee bit overblown. The same with Wade & Butcher. Yes, the Wade & Butcher is a fine razor, but is it worth all the hype and the high price? And yes, the Filarmonica is a fine razor, too, but to echo Thebigspendur, is it any better than the vintage Dovo? I think not. Yet, the Filarmonica's price continues to soar. At one time, I had several Filarmonicas, but they shaved no better than some of my less famous razors — and for the price? Alas, I no longer have a Filarmonica.

I agree with earcutter! It isn't like any of us have just one razor . That looks very nice and if it's in your comfort zone to buy get it. Razor and faces and beards and hones are all very much specific to the person. If u try it and don't like it it's easily resellable

Originally Posted by Obie

Gentlemen,

I find Filarmonica's reputation a wee bit overblown. The same with Wade & Butcher. Yes, the Wade & Butcher is a fine razor, but is it worth all the hype and the high price? And yes, the Filarmonica is a fine razor, too, but to echo Thebigspendur, is it any better than the vintage Dovo? I think not. Yet, the Filarmonica's price continues to soar. At one time, I had several Filarmonicas, but they shaved no better than some of my less famous razors — and for the price? Alas, I no longer have a Filarmonica.

Another good point - I've never tried a vintage Dovo...my two are the newer production models. Have to keep my eye out for an older, vintage Dovo, they are worth giving a try!

Originally Posted by Obie

Gentlemen,

I find Filarmonica's reputation a wee bit overblown. The same with Wade & Butcher. Yes, the Wade & Butcher is a fine razor, but is it worth all the hype and the high price? And yes, the Filarmonica is a fine razor, too, but to echo Thebigspendur, is it any better than the vintage Dovo? I think not. Yet, the Filarmonica's price continues to soar. At one time, I had several Filarmonicas, but they shaved no better than some of my less famous razors — and for the price? Alas, I no longer have a Filarmonica.

HERESY!!!

Phrank, I bought a vintage dovo off the classifieds a while back . It is a fine shaver for sure even took a bit of abuse with my rookie mistakes and still shaves me every Thursday

Originally Posted by earcutter

HERESY!!!

I know...I blacked out when I read that.....

Wow. A lot of chatter in a short time. People really get passionate about this and that. I'm with the it's not that big of a deal crowd. However i also have a few. At one point I too had to see for myself what all the hey was all about. I a flurry I bought three. They are good razors, don't get me wrong. I just think they are held way too high. Buy one and check it out if you can afford it. You would likely be able to resell for a similar price if it doesn't thrill you. But do shop around a little to make sure the price is ok. The flip side of course is that they thrill you like no other and you buy more.

It is pretty easy. Buy it , try it, if you like it keep it if not sell it. You can always get your money back , assuming you don't damage the blade when you hone it.

Filarmonicas are great razors, hence the reputation. No more are being made. Tons better than a Dovo, IMO. This example looks excellent. If the deal is right for you, William, I would say unequivocally to just buy the razor.
You should enjoy owning and shaving with it. JMO
(I am in no way responsible!)