Filarmonica's- What am I missing?

**loueedacat** · 11-15-2009, 03:52 AM

Originally Posted by Scipio

I havent used a filly, but as I said, Id be surprised if they outshave large Wade and Butchers

they do for me by a long shot.

**richmondesi** · 11-15-2009, 03:57 AM

Originally Posted by loueedacat

they do for me by a long shot.

That's interesting. To outshave my Friodur, they'd have to literally do it Harry Potter style and whip around my face without me even having to participate because mine literally wipes the whiskers away...

**loueedacat** · 11-15-2009, 04:24 AM

Originally Posted by richmondesi

That's interesting. To outshave my Friodur, they'd have to literally do it Harry Potter style and whip around my face without me even having to participate because mine literally wipes the whiskers away...

My filly doesn't destroy my friodur either - friodurs are also kick ass stiff, smooth razors.

What I find unique about my filly is it's really stiff and really hollow, and on my beard that gives me a really close and smooth shave - like I don't feel stubble till 10:30 PM. But does that really matter compaed to my razors where I don't feel stubble till 8:30 PM - of course not! I just love these razors.

**mrsell63** · 11-15-2009, 05:59 AM

I feel I must chime in here and say that my one Filly definitely shaves better than my three W&Bs. My barber, 75 years old from Venezuela, shaves with a Filly everyday.

Most of us would cringe if we would watch him strop a razor. He strops with about 5 inches of sag in the middle of the strop. I told him that he should keep the strop taught and he just laughs.

Does anyone approve of so much sag in the strop??

Jerry
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**wiskersoup** · 11-15-2009, 06:12 AM

Originally Posted by mrsell63

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Most of us would cringe if we would watch him strop a razor. He strops with about 5 inches of sag in the middle of the strop. I told him that he should keep the strop taught and he just laughs.
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Reminded me of this video: YouTube - Razor Strop

**JimR** · 11-15-2009, 08:34 AM

Robin, I agree--it IS a good idea to let people know that they don't have to spend a ton to get a good shave. Your recent post to that effect was excellent.

Originally Posted by richmondesi

I hope you don't perceive me to be telling people what to do with their money. I'm just asking for reasons why one of these is worth me spending MY money on. I don't see the value, but I'm not passing judgment on others.

I don't mean you, but whenever anyone says "XXX is not worth the money," there is an implicit judgment--people who buy one are buying something that is not worth it. I see it a lot (for example, the recent Hart Steel thread...There was some pretty vehement "It's a waste of money" argument in there...).

As to the Friodur comparison, my EPBD shaves are a bit better than the Friodur, it's got a bit more flex that lets it get a bit closer...I think. I can never tell, to be honest, the difference between a fantastic shave and a REALLY fantastic shave. But that Fillie I have is a true keeper...

**richmondesi** · 11-15-2009, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by JimR

I don't mean you, but whenever anyone says "XXX is not worth the money," there is an implicit judgment--people who buy one are buying something that is not worth it. I see it a lot (for example, the recent Hart Steel thread...There was some pretty vehement "It's a waste of money" argument in there...).

Why is it ok for you to pass judgment on those passing judgment, if the passing of judgment of others is problematic

**zib** · 11-15-2009, 03:09 PM

Looking at the sagging strop and answering Mrsell63, I think it creates more drag on the blade, hence a sharper edge. I wouldn't recommend that for a novice. Anyway, I've said this a million times. Some of my best shaves have come from $5.00 no name razors. I have 8 out in rotation now. Not one Fily. All good ole' German Steel. All Solingens, One Fritz Bract...If your good, I'll post pics so ya'll can drool. some Bismarcks, and a Henckels and a Livi...I think everyone needs to take a step back from the Fily Frenzy. I noticed not one person on this forum admitted to paying 300.00, even though that's what they cost. Maybe nobody who paid is willing to admit it. That's OK. Believe me, you dont' need to spend a fortune to get a good shave.

**Pauld1** · 11-15-2009, 05:09 PM

I think people should not be so dogmatic with ideas. I am a novice and am not afraid to screw up whether it be with my Dovo or my Filly. I prepare the blade to my own exacting standards, for my face - stropping and honing. Just my 2 cents.

**FatboySlim** · 11-15-2009, 11:02 PM

Originally Posted by zib

I noticed not one person on this forum admitted to paying 300.00, even though that's what they cost. Maybe nobody who paid is willing to admit it. That's OK. Believe me, you dont' need to spend a fortune to get a good shave.

Actually, I 'fessed up, several posts up in this thread. But to be explicit, I paid $356 shipped from Spain for this NOS EPBD. And you're absolutely right - since I was already getting good shaves before I bought it, I didn't need to spend a fortune just to get a good shave, either.

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