Quote Originally Posted by Kees View Post
They are simply one of the best razors ever made, the older ones are quite easy to hone, the more modern ones classicshaving sells have been troublesome to some. I only ever shaved with a dobe temple with gold wash (the more vintage one) and that one was really easy to hone and a great shaver. Prices have gone up since I bought mine.
The bigger Filarmonicas are expensive beyond all reason now, but they are so, so sweet. Snagged this Para Barbas Duras a while back, and boy it's nice. Like a modern, more refined descendant of the mid-19th century Wade & Butcher "For Barbers Use" choppers.