First Blade Purchase...Filarmonica Novodur 13

[DocMartin0321]

Hello all,

My big Christmas present this year was the SRD Ralf Aust 5/8 (kit with 3" black latigo strop). Since my first shave with it, I am friggin' hooked. Most of my free time is now spent reading about all things straight razor shaving.

One day, I stumbled upon people saying good things about this Spanish razor called the Filarmonica. I was intrigued by the colorful scales that they were available in, but put off by the ridiculous prices for NOS versions. My goal was to find a well used, but functional version for under a hundred bucks.

Found one! My "new" Filarmonica Novodur 13 arrived yesterday.

Spent the last day or so cleaning it up without going crazy. I kind of like that is shows some wear. I liken it to a vintage guitar with a few dings and scratches. Gives it some "mojo".

Here's how it looks now.

I'm looking forward to giving it a test drive as soon as I run it over some chrom ox, and give it a good stropping. Very excited!!