Thread: Filarmonica from Classic v Friodur's v Hess v Hart?

thanks again gents,

thing is i'm in Australia and the straight market is crapola, only the fancy/trendy Dovo's which i really don't like.

i don't see myself as a collector, um then again, um i dunno. boy there are some nice razors around.

i appreciate the advice, i'm also suprised no one has "stuck up" for any of the razors with some passion. funny thing is i always stick up for my trusty Proraso soap with a passon. maybe the cheaper ones are the way to go?

thing is the look of a razor is important and the one's i like are >$160-250.

thanks,
happy easter.

Last time I checked, there were gazillions of Bengalls (or Tonsors) available on AUS and NZ auction sites. Given their going rates, buying 10 and hoping 1 will be good will still get you a really good razor for less money than your top rate. If you like Bengalls, that is.

Regards,
Robin

Originally Posted by BeBerlin

Last time I checked, there were gazillions of Bengalls (or Tonsors) available on AUS and NZ auction sites. Given their going rates, buying 10 and hoping 1 will be good will still get you a really good razor for less money than your top rate. If you like Bengalls, that is.

Regards,
Robin

thanks,

unfortunately there was only 1 old rusty one, bummer.

you know guys, you are right.

you can get caught up in the frenzy a bit and after sitting back and looking there are some nice ones for <$120. just a matter of getting on the bandwagon and having a g o.

thanks for the great advice.

Until you get the skills of shaving down and the experience of knowing what to look for, it is just foolish and a waste of money to try buying used razors on eBay. There are so, so, so many ways to get ripped off that you really don't stand a chance, and even somewhat experienced shoppers like me get taken for a ride every few purchases. That's why everyone says either buy a razor here (where reputation is important and a member will suffer for offering a piece of junk) or buy something new.

Lots of people like Dovos here, and from what I hear, you cannot go wrong with any of them. If I can offer one alternative, though, there are some really fantastic Thiers Issard razors out there too, including some of the "historic" Le Grelot models, and they aren't too much money (around US$200).

Good luck with the decision, and make sure to report back and let the group know what you decided! --Jeff

My suggestion is to start with a basic 5/8 or 6/8 blade.
Hess is a name I know real well. I live 3 miles from them and have purchased and sold all of their old inventory of razors. Lotsa luck on finding a 6/8 or larger Hess. They are very rare. I have never seen a 7/8 Hess... anywhere.

Once again I feel the best bet is to purchase a razor from the SRP classifieds that has been both honed and shave tested. You will eliminate a whole lot of problems that way.

Originally Posted by randydance062449

They are very rare. I have never seen a 7/8 Hess... anywhere.

How about an 8/8 Hess Randy ? Here .... scroll down to see it ... I've been eating my heart out since I saw that one and misery loves company. My only consolation is that it couldn't be owned by a nicer guy.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

How about an 8/8 Hess Randy ? Here .... scroll down to see it ... I've been eating my heart out since I saw that one and misery loves company. My only consolation is that it couldn't be owned by a nicer guy.

Thank you Jimmy! I've had this razor for a while now and I am still amazed by the size of the blade every time we open it! It is very deceiving. When looking at it with the scales closed we can not perceive the size of the blade. It's fun to watch everyone's face when they finally get it open.

ARRRGGGGGHHHHH!