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  1. 03-05-2011, 01:16 PM #1
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    Gentlemen.

    Thought you may be interested. I just had a lifelong friend return from a trip to South America. Tonight was a catchup with way too many red wines and lots of awesome indian food. Before he left I jokingly but hopingly emailed him a pic or three of several fine Filarmonica razors as an example of the gift I expected on his return. He found this in a flea market. It is a Doble Temple 8/8 with slight hone wear and light oxidisation. I am sooooo happy. Can't wait to see how she shaves.
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  2. 03-05-2011, 01:44 PM #2
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    Awesome! Aside from the fine reputation of the Filarmonica, I think that razor's particular pedigree guarantees that it will be a special shaver.
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  3. 03-07-2011, 12:06 AM #3
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    I need better friends.
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    That is really nice. The only thing better than a great shaver is a great shaver with fond memories.
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    What a great gift. Congratulations.
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  6. 03-07-2011, 06:42 AM #6
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    It really is in quite good condition. Seems my fantastic photography does not do it justice.

    I plan to restore the blade completely with a possible rescale on the horizon.
    Still not sure about that because the scales are kind of nice.. pearl white. It's just they are typical Fili scales I guess.. ie not very good. And a little of the Filarmonica logo is faded.

    I can see it looking really stunning in some darkish horn scales.
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