Ralf Aust vs Filarmonica vs Dorko vs Other vintages.

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Hello all I'd like to ask for a little of help about purchasing a vintage razor. Basically I have a 7/8 carbon steel Ralf Aust which I love but sadly don't use quite often as I have been quite busy and don't even have time for shaving. Hopefully this will change but I was thinking of buying a cheap gold dollar or a vintage stainless steel razor to make things easier unitl then as they require less maintenance.

Problem is, after looking for a razor.. I want to buy ten. For example I can buy this stainless steel dorko which looks like new:



But I can't avoid getting attracted to these two carbon steel filarmonicas (which could be complemented with a cheap stainless steel gold dollar for quick shavings on the rush):

Fil 1:



Fil 2:








The are also some other filarmonicas and some french/german vintages used in worse condition but often cheaper: Rasseti, Mann and Federlein, Kabeso, Manos, Koufman, Henckels, Wester & Butz, Edel Stahl, Focus, Diamond Steel -this one looks nice', Albero Hoppe, Gerb Weyersberg, a rusty Puma and others. I know some of these are considered good ones but can't spend that much time getting a master degree on vintage razors right now (also I have to buy fast for many reasons..).

So the questions:

1. Do any of the used/shortened/rusty ones could be considered "special" enough to buy instead of the filarmonca or the excelent looking Dorko which seems ideal to use as the main every-day shaving razor? Also I have to say I have stones to sharpen an a dremel if needed to restore. I know many others brands can be found internationally but the shipping, taxes and exchange rates makes them prohibitive for me.

2. Will one of those filarmonica shave better than my Ralf Aust? Of course, I'd like to have one just for the joy of having one, but would they "teach me" something new about shaving? Because having a nice ss vintage for every day use is also attractive and buying both a filarmonica and the dorko would be too much money I think. I'm not a millionaire or collector as for now.

3. Is the Dorko a really good one? Or is just a regular one and buying a much better filarmonica + gold dollar is clearly the way to go? They cost the same. Are these filarmonicas really good ones? Better than the Dorko?

4. Can the stains of the filarmonicas be cleaned without damaging the gold coating? Removing stains and gold completely but leaving the rest intact maybe could be ok. I preffer my razors to look like new and the stains kinda screw it a bit.


That's all I think. Thanks a lot, hopefully I can get more into this hobby and participate more on the forum.