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I thought I heard someone say "Palmera", so I came running.

http://i.imgur.com/u4KMuPU.jpg

It's the same as it goes with any exceptional relationship. They don't come along too often, and those fortunate enough to cross their paths are unwilling to let them go.

I've researched this in the past and found that 1951 was the year that razor manufacturers began to use origin markings to comply with legal requirements. Thus any razor lacking the "Fabricacion...

Not cut down intentionally, if you will, just loved, used, and honed.

Out of curiosity, have you found any unhoned 14s specifically of similar profile to Filarmonica, Palmera, etc that present exceptions or is that a general observation of vintage razors? While I can...

I might be wrong in my suspicions, but how are you measuring?

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Filarmonica and most of the "14" manufacturers used the "old way" of measuring. These days are more dubious, with the "new...

A curious find (not mine) in the interest of the discussion. Blade profile aside, please note the similarities in the etchings on my early JMP Doble Temple and this C. Federico Ern 1920 Solingen,...

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A pre-1950 Filarmonica Doble Temple in sturdy bakelite vice plastic scales.
Note Monserrat's initials centered in the gold in lieu of the lyre.
The back of the shank lacks a country stamp.

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Palmera Especial