Thread: New acquisition.

Hi guys, I just came across to win a never used Filarmonica Doble Temple #10 on eBay.

I know Filarmonicas are very good razors, so that's why I decided to get one for myself.

I am a little (to say the least) confused with the numbers of the razors. It seems lots of people have a #14 or #12.

What do they mean those numbers?

AFAIK:
#10 = 3/8
#12 = 5/8
#13 = 6/8
#14 = 7/8

I only own a #12 and it's 5/8".

I'm with aroliver on this one. So far as I can tell, the number is /16 to measure the blade width. They seem to run a bit big, though.

The 10 was used to cut hair behind neck etc.. to shave i prefer 13 - 6/8 and 14 - 7/8!
If you want an advise..dont bid on a 10.. not worth it - my opinion! Try to score a 13 .."doble temple"..or if you got lucky a "medallon taurino"..diferences..the steel of the doble temple its more hard (double temper)..the medallon its more soft.
My top razor = 14 Barbas Duras

Best regards and good luck with your choice

Originally Posted by tcharah

My top razor = 14 Barbas Duras

+1

and Palmera 14!

Originally Posted by Maximilian

+1

and Palmera 14!

SHHH!!!!

Keep the cat in the bag!!

Originally Posted by aroliver59

AFAIK:
#10 = 3/8

not really.. #10=4/8

I would have thought 10 would be 10/16 or 5/8, but I've never seen one in person, so what do I know...

Originally Posted by tcharah

The 10 was used to cut hair behind neck etc.. to shave i prefer 13 - 6/8 and 14 - 7/8!
If you want an advise..dont bid on a 10.. not worth it - my opinion! Try to score a 13 .."doble temple"..or if you got lucky a "medallon taurino"..diferences..the steel of the doble temple its more hard (double temper)..the medallon its more soft.
My top razor = 14 Barbas Duras

Best regards and good luck with your choice

Thanks for the advise! Unfortunatelly it came a little bit late. I already won the bid for 40$ including shipping. Since it is not a huge amount of money, I think I am gonna give it a try.

If the main difference between a #10 and a #14 is the width of the blade, I do not mind that that much. Narrow blades are perfect for the mustache! And in my case for the jaw line and the neck, places where I have difficulties with shaving and a small blade is gonna help there I guess.

If Fillies numbers are counted over 16, then a 10/16 is a 5/8... not really that small (now I own 2 6/8, so the difference is not going to be much).

Anyway, I will have to wait until I get the razor to see how big is the blade and how I can shave with it.

Width is the only difference (as far as I know), and blade width is totally a matter of personal preference. I like bigger blades for fun and a 6/8 for day to day use. That said, I've had some 4/8 blades that have been supurb shavers, I'm just not as comfortable with them. You've got to find what works for you, and this Filly should be a great example of a smaller blade so you can figure it out.