i am thinking about pulling the trigger on a 7/8 square point filly,which one would you buy? just looking for some guidance or you might say they are all good. thanks
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i am thinking about pulling the trigger on a 7/8 square point filly,which one would you buy? just looking for some guidance or you might say they are all good. thanks
Well, for the kind of blade you're referring, it seems that you're talking about the Filarmonicas from Classic Shaving, no? Because the older Filarmonica are often 6/8 (the 13 model) or 15/16-8/8 (14 model).Quote:
Originally Posted by nessmuck
In this case, the steel if harder than the older ones and in my opinion not as smooth, but other than that, it shaves great too.
Have you considered Palmeras? They are #14 7/8 blades but only portion of the cost of the Filly. Tanowa38(look on e-bay) from Buenos Aires has a few square points in his inventory but with black scales only.
Always squeeze, never pull.Quote:
Originally Posted by nessmuck
+1 on the Palmera
how long will that last when people find out?:ziplip:Quote:
Originally Posted by nizdog
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I personally prefer the no 13 - I think it is one of the best razors ever made. If you want a no 14 square there is a NOS for sale on Badger and Blade (for sale by Akhorosh posted yesterday) at USD 300. This may seem expensive - but you won't easily find an NOS 14 cheaper than this.
I would not recommend buying a Filly, unless you really have that much money to spare. If you are going to get one, it's all a matter of personal preference about blade width and other stylistic elements (unless you are comparing the new to the old, in which case I prefer the new ones because they are stiffer - that is also personal preference).
i am looking at the nos fillys on e-bay #14 i guess i was wrong about the width of the blade, i thought they were 7/8,thanks
just buy them all :)
from somebody's pictures in one of the recent threads you can see that the barbas duras is more hollow than the doble temple. so you'll have to decide which one you prefer.
I would buy my Fillys back in a split second if I had to. My Fil DT 13 and 14 are amongst the smoothest shavers I have. Like Gugi said the EPBD is a tad more hollow. I really enjoy shaving with them. Same with my Palmera.
They are supposed to be made from Toledo steel but who knows. One thing I do know, my sensitive skin loves them. I always recommend them if asked.
I have a DT from Classic Shaving and an EPBD from Vintage Scents. I prefer the EPBD. It is probably the best razor I have ever used. I must admit I do not have a lot of expierence with a variety of razors. I shaved for thirty years with a Wonderedge and the EPBD is as good or better.
They're all good. It really depends on your size and point preference. I used to have one of CS doble temples mentioned. They're good, but I'd stick to the vintage Fillies, especially at that price point. When they used to sell for $99 or even after the price hike to $140, they were ok.Quote:
Originally Posted by nessmuck
I have a few fillies, including some NOS ones, but my daily shaver for the past 6 months or so has been a 14 Novodur 8/8. It isn't pristine, but it is just so that I have not picked up anything else. I still have a NOS EPBD from Leon and a NOS 13 DT spike I picked up in Spain last October, both still wrapped and with original oil. Heresy, probably, but I haven't had the urge to hone them up yet. :)
Hello, everyone:
I have the #13 Doble Temple square point and she is a sweetheart. I even like the plastic off-gray scales.
Regards,
Obie