Originally Posted by
RobinK
I would advise strongly against reading too much into individual razors. Puma was one of the largest makers of razors in Solingen. Accordingly, their razors were made by many, many people, and not necessarily just Puma staff. When there was high demand in Puma razors, and low demand elsewhere, Puma would outsource work. As did everyone else. Same for blanks used, by the way. I cannot find them right now, but I know of at least three razors that are hybrids, ie they have both Puma and someone else's maker's marks.
That said, if I wanted to replace a Filarmonica (I wouldn't, I don't care much for them), I'd go for something equally ground. A certain little known brand for the LatAm market comes to mind. Or a Daniel Peres, if you can find one.