Picked this up from Rigarazor
Looking forward to sharing with it
Looking forward to sharing with it
Talk about falling down the rabbit hole…
It was less than 2 months ago I commented that I couldn’t afford a Fili 13 or 14 but would settle for a Fili 12. Well, today I am in possession of a Fili 13! The 13 is a Novodur, the 12 was a Doble Temple, no idea what differentiates the two.View attachment 1280411
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The “novodur” is Filarmonicas heavier grind “for professionals”, I believe it is just slightly heavier grind than the DT’s. Also they have a 3rd pin in scales, that’s about all
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Are these Pre-Filarmonica by JMP?
No, they’re not.Are these Pre-Filarmonica by JMP?
That's a beauty! The factory edge on my NOS 13 needed honing. Do you plan to shave first, or hone first?The postman delivered this to me a few hours ago, unfortunately I don’t require a shave today so it will have to wait a day or two to have a close encounter with my whiskers!
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Thanks for the compliments on my latest acquisition. I will shave first. I have no doubt that the vendor put a stellar edge on it.That's a beauty! The factory edge on my NOS 13 needed honing. Do you plan to shave first, or hone first?
The postman delivered this to me a few hours ago, unfortunately I don’t require a shave today so it will have to wait a day or two to have a close encounter with my whiskers!
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Thank you @Slash[emoji2956] very nice
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Gentlemen,
Well the Thiers Issard Spartacus arrived...to recap...here was the sellers photos:
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So as I posted, this razor belonged to a barber who was sadly diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, and passed away four months later. This razor sat in storage for a little over a decade.
As I gently cleaned this razor, I couldn’t help but think how he must have lovingly oiled and waxed this blade, and then carefully wrapped it knowing he would not get an opportunity to use it again.
As I continued to clean this razor with a q-tip and rubbing alcohol, a minty 7/8 Thiers Issard Spartacus with worked spine and dressed in magnificent rams horn scales emerged. I was floored...there is the slightest bit of very light tarnish near the toe on the front of the face, and the slightest bit of a spot in the middle on the back...these could easily be removed in about 30 seconds with flitz, but I am going to let it remain...the slightest of discoloration is part of this razor’s journey.
The scales are immaculate, straight, and the razor closes dead center. The bevel near the edge is straight and thin.
It is truly a stunning razor, and the craftsmanship appears to be absolutely top notch! I will likely hone it tomorrow!
Vr
Matt
Pics after cleaning:
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A gem she is and taken care of well it was [emoji1419]Congrats Matt
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What did you use to clean the face? I have a razor I need to clean up.Gentlemen,
Well the Thiers Issard Spartacus arrived...to recap...here was the sellers photos:
View attachment 1280841View attachment 1280842View attachment 1280843
So as I posted, this razor belonged to a barber who was sadly diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, and passed away four months later. This razor sat in storage for a little over a decade.
As I gently cleaned this razor, I couldn’t help but think how he must have lovingly oiled and waxed this blade, and then carefully wrapped it knowing he would not get an opportunity to use it again.
As I continued to clean this razor with a q-tip and rubbing alcohol, a minty 7/8 Thiers Issard Spartacus with worked spine and dressed in magnificent rams horn scales emerged. I was floored...there is the slightest bit of very light tarnish near the toe on the front of the face, and the slightest bit of a spot in the middle on the back...these could easily be removed in about 30 seconds with flitz, but I am going to let it remain...the slightest of discoloration is part of this razor’s journey.
The scales are immaculate, straight, and the razor closes dead center. The bevel near the edge is straight and thin.
It is truly a stunning razor, and the craftsmanship appears to be absolutely top notch! I will likely hone it tomorrow!
Vr
Matt
Pics after cleaning:
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What did you use to clean the face? I have a razor I need to clean up.