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[Doc226]

Sorry to revive this thread, but is it possible to find an original Filarmonica with a plain clean blade, that is, without any wash or stamp on the blade? Or it must have been polished?
Thanks

As far as I know the only Fili without gold wash is the EPBD, they have etching but no gold wash.

 

[wrl]

As far as I know the only Fili without gold wash is the EPBD, they have etching but no gold wash.

I thought about this after my earlier post. Tridur, EPBD, the haircut razor, and all of the later Pakistani-steel blades had acid/laser etching rather than gold.

 

[dgreene120]

Bringing this thread back to life again.

I'm seeing some being sold that have no wash/stamp on the blade, but the tang is etched:

FILARMONICA DOBLE TEMPLE
JOSE MONSERRAT POU
​

with the harp to the left of the Fili name, but no number. The back of the tank is etched:

FABRICACION ESPANOLA
MADE IN SPAIN​

Fakes?

 

[Heespharm]

It would be almost impossible to tell you without a pic... Post a pic and I'll be able to tell you exactly what it is

 

[dgreene120]

Here you go. It's still pretty confusing for me!

 

[Lmarkow]

I think they sold the filis that were smaller than a #12 without a number. So that looks like a small, second generation fili to me. What size is the razor?

 

[dgreene120]

There wasn't much info available, but my curiosity got the best of me and I bought it. I'll report back when it arrives. Appreciate your help!

 

[Attila]

Looks like legit JMP stamped razor. Should be good!

 

[Cobre]

It's legit . it's a Filarmonica 10 meant for cutting hair but they shave just fine. They are 4/8 typically

 

[Chasmo]

Man, you guys all have the fancy 13 and 14 Filis and mine is a lowly old 12. But, I get wonderful shaves from my doce.

Chasmo

 

[Lmarkow]

Lowly? I think not! Lol

 

[dgreene120]

It's legit . it's a Filarmonica 10 meant for cutting hair but they shave just fine. They are 4/8 typically

Thanks! Will be a good starter for me!

 

[Chasmo]

Well then, here's my fine shaving 12.

 

[Bud Man]

Not the prettiest girl at the prom, but she is willing.

 

[Chasmo]

Hey Bud Man,

[COLOR=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961)]That is a very clever use of pipe fittings. It kept catching my eye and I finally realized why.

Regards

Chasmo[/COLOR]

 

[Bud Man]

Thank you, that's my shave on a budget kit. A knot and some 3/4 and 1 inch pipe I had left over from a bathroom project. Bonus is the pipe keeps the brush and lather warm. And I rinse with cold so if you press the cold copper to your face it feels great for the small nicks on your face if you get any. Kind of like a boxers block.

 

[eezee]

Got this one in the mailbox today. It'll need some love but then it'll be a great shaver I bet. View attachment 436845

So would this be a 1st generation? It does not have the lyre on the tang but the rest of it fits the description of a first or second generation. I ask because I have one that is just like this blade.

Thanks.

 

[Lmarkow]

It is early, and I think first or second might depend on which etch, which is hard to see in the pic.

 

[Heespharm]

So would this be a 1st generation? It does not have the lyre on the tang but the rest of it fits the description of a first or second generation. I ask because I have one that is just like this blade.

Thanks.

Yes I believe 1st generation due to the arched name

 

[Tras Krom]

Large Spanish razors marked "14" were 7/8", not 8/8" (and 13s were 6/8, accordingly). We very frequently see people commenting along the lines of "it's a 14, which is supposedly 7/8, but it measures closer to 15/16 or even 8/8!".The problem is that people are not taking into consideration the measuring conventions of times past.

Interesting thread. I was surprised that fily measured their razors differently. I've even measured my own flarmonicas. Yes, wrl was right for all of them, except 4/8 razors which are "correct". All the rest is "bigger" than it should be.