My Doble Temple arrived yesterday. I shaved with it this morning.
I get it.
Pics will be in my weekly scored post.
I get it.
Pics will be in my weekly scored post.
Filarmonica
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I've got two #13's. My favorite razors so far (disclaimer: subject to change by tomorrow morning). Love the size of the blade, love the grind, love the edge they take, but most of all I love, love, love the large squarish tang. The plastic scales are for the birds - it should be a crime to put such crappy scales on a such a lovely blade.
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I think the cheap plastic scales add to the mystique of them somewhat. I had plans on getting a nice pair of Rayman scales made up for it at some stage but I'm not so sure now.
Mine's a woodie. I've only used it a couple of times so far, but I love it!
Ok, I'm going to have to try mine out soon. Got my #13 back from Jose a little over a week ago and haven't used it yet 
I get you on the scales though. At some point if I know it is staying in the rotation I'm going to get it rescaled. The logo is almost completely gone on mine though, so it is no big deal. If I had one of those pretty NOS you always see on eBay though I would be inclined to keep the scales to stay original.
I get you on the scales though. At some point if I know it is staying in the rotation I'm going to get it rescaled. The logo is almost completely gone on mine though, so it is no big deal. If I had one of those pretty NOS you always see on eBay though I would be inclined to keep the scales to stay original.
Have you had a go at making your own scales yet John?
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Not yet I haven't. I might have a look at it in the future but I'd only ever make basic ones and they are quite cheap to buy. I'm currently in the process of getting a buffing wheel and a metal sanding wheel so I can put my drill in the bench clamp and see if I can clean up a straight blade easier.
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Mine was a NOS so the scales are unmarked. I quite like the green colour as well. It certainly makes the razor stand out in the row of mainly black and white straights.
I bought a spare #14 NOS to keep for my kids or if I do something stupid with my other 14. Awesome razor!
My Fillys are the best shavers to ever lop a whisker on my face...
Is they is, or is they ain't my babys...
Max rescaled both of these. I think they look fantastic. I love shaving with them.
Is they is, or is they ain't my babys...
Max rescaled both of these. I think they look fantastic. I love shaving with them.
How did you find the shave John?
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The shave was really good. I haven't honed it. It's just the factory hone. I did give it lots of laps on the blasa strop, the linen and the leather though. I think that a tickle with the 12k stone will make it even better. The razor felt really comfortable in the hand and the blade felt wonderful on the face.
