Filarmonica straights

**wyldr** · 02-01-2011, 08:24 PM

I'm starting to take interest in Filarmonica razors but I can't seem to find a good site that details the characteristics of each model

Does anyone know where I can find this info?
like what exactly does a Filarmonica 14 consist of and how is that different than a Filarmonica 13?

**dgtirl1971** · 02-01-2011, 08:26 PM

Le Grelots and Filarmonicas are as good as a fine Japanese razors

**Fbones24** · 02-01-2011, 08:27 PM

I believe this thread will answer some of your questions:

http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...enclature.html

**norm67** · 02-02-2011, 12:48 AM

The numbers on the Filarmonica blade just refer to the size. A 14 is considered 7/8" (actually most are close to 8/8" when new). The #13 is 6/8" and #12 is 5/8". There are several differant models which vary mostly is finish quality (Doble Temple, Novodur, Sub Cero, Especial Para Barbas Duras, Medallon Taurino, Especial) The Novodurs and EPBD generally sell for more money as they as less common and considered higher quality, although every Filarmonica I have owned has been superb.

**wyldr** · 02-02-2011, 12:54 AM

Originally Posted by norm67

The numbers on the Filarmonica blade just refer to the size. A 14 is considered 7/8" (actually most are close to 8/8" when new). The #13 is 6/8" and #12 is 5/8". There are several differant models which vary mostly is finish quality (Doble Temple, Novodur, Sub Cero, Especial Para Barbas Duras, Medallon Taurino, Especial) The Novodurs and EPBD generally sell for more money as they as less common and considered higher quality, although every Filarmonica I have owned has been superb.

great info guys!

thanks

keep it coming if you have more

so...

Doble Temple = double temper
Sub Cero = cryo treated
Especial Para Barbas Duras = for heavy beards
Medallon Taurino= bull fight series
Especial= special

but what does Novodur mean?

**Alembic** · 02-02-2011, 01:07 AM

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**nessmuck** · 02-02-2011, 03:56 AM

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**Absur** · 02-02-2011, 07:04 AM

It depends, I live in spain so i did find one in very good shape for 5€

At the moment it is with Neil strop shop UK for honing. I am counting the days before it comes back

**Alucard73** · 02-02-2011, 10:36 AM

I bought a nos doble temple 4/8 for $150 which considering the quality of the blade and the perfect shave is a bargain

**a_macdiarmid** · 02-02-2011, 07:44 PM

novodur, is there "for professionals" razor. or so they market it.,

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