Another thing to consider. Everyone goes for a name. Filarmonica, Henckels, Iwasaki, and anything with a 14 on it.
In vintage razors, particularly Solingens, much quality can be had at little cost.
Why?
Because hundreds of expert maker's names are lost to history or are relatively obscure due to WWII.
They are not the names which are foremost in the forums or those which command high prices.
If newer guys (and SOME older ones) would learn what to look for in a QUALITY vintage razor, Nice ones can be had reasonably. As good or better than the aforementioned marques.
An old SB Anchor razor sold by Muntz & Co. No..Not a Wade and Butcher FBU!
Would not trade it for one. Blade cost 85 bucks.
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A fine German blade sold by John Holler of New York.
Not name recognition as with Henckels......50 dollar blade. Sweet shaver.
Would not trade for a Henckels.....
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The unknowns like this 7/8 Pattern Solingen. No idea who made it. Still looking.....
Cleaned-up and honed. Not even unpinned. Trade for a Filarmonica? No Thanks!
37 bucks....
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None of these names will make someone a god on the forums.
In fact, I own Henckels, Iwasaki, and Filarmonica.
I like the shaves from razors such as this every bit as the big names.
Sometimes more! ;)