Hey guys. Have a quick question. So I just now got interested in vintage razors and found some filarmonicas on ebay. I heard I can't post links to active auctions so I wont but this one in particular has me interested, the problem is......it is horrendously expensive. I mean this thing is going for the same price as a new Zowada razor. It's a brand new razor, never been sharpened, no rust or cracks..... it's absolutely perfect. It is an 8/8 blade. I was wondering if these were typical prices for a razor like this.
Filarmonica Novodur #14
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Filis are great razors and WAY overpriced. Given an option I would take a custom.
Yes, they go really high. But, come to thing of it, there are ALWAYS NOS Filarmonicas for sales it seems. It's not like one pops up once a year. I would much rather have a Zowada myself.
On the flip side, many swear on the smooth comfortable shave off a filly.
On the flip side, many swear on the smooth comfortable shave off a filly.
I've wanted a big Filarmonica for a long time now but I've kind of given up on the idea, there always seems to be someone around with deeper pockets.
Just remember, price does not always equal performance. To be honest you can get a razor that shaves just as well for a fraction of the price, as a matter of fact the razors I usually reach for the most usually cost me the least.
Just remember, price does not always equal performance. To be honest you can get a razor that shaves just as well for a fraction of the price, as a matter of fact the razors I usually reach for the most usually cost me the least.
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Most of my razors are very inexpensive. I recently decided I wanted something a little special and saw this thing and thought it would make a great sunday shave or special occasion. Then again so would a Zowada......my brain hurts!
You can't beat a custom. My 2 cents.
There are a couple real nice straights on the bst forum right now.
I have and have had Fillies. I wish i had a Zowada. he is a true craftsman.
Zowada all the way!!
New item for me to Google today....Zowanda
never saw one before!
never saw one before!
I've got a big Filarmonica and a Zowada. Whilst both are excellent shavers, it's no contest, I'd take the Zowada ahead of the Fili every time.
If I am not wrong who are you talking about on e-bay, he overprices a ton.
I can't speak about customs as I do not own one, but Filis shave real well. There are other options for vintage razors that shave just as good a s Filly and are much much cheaper. Just have to go out there and try blades.
I can't speak about customs as I do not own one, but Filis shave real well. There are other options for vintage razors that shave just as good a s Filly and are much much cheaper. Just have to go out there and try blades.
I agree completely and have shaved with quite a few that were just as good or better.
Those expensive NOS razors are for collectors IMO. i prefer cheaper good razors. also i would divide that money for many razors/hones/strops/soaps etc.
Zowada is very nice, but quite an leap into straight razors if you're just getting interested.
+1 on that
simply not worth it
I hear revisor solingen has a nice section of NOS razors (as well as modern manufactured ones) , beware, the price isn't always too low, but they are some high quality fairly priced razors on there
Revisor has quality control issues and I would not recommend them to anyone.
gotcha
their NOS collection of razors is nice though, never had an issue with those
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Brian Brown does nice work too 
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