Picked up this straight in a trade. Was told it was restored by a well known company and is shave ready. I don't know much about straights and mainly looking for some "Cliff Note" info on this particular straight. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.
The #14 Filly is a very sought after razor Here is what I see,,, It should be 8/8 it looks to be smaller Not sure of the Grind/Model but I would guess "Double Temple" The scales are not original, The spine in the pic looks to still have pitting ???? or is that just a pic error How does it shave ???? It should be smooth as silk if you are doing your part
Thanks! No pitting, just looks that way in the pics. Very nice looking razor, just not a straight guy. Wanted to get as much info on it as I could. Hopefully someone who is looking for one will chime in and take it off my hands. Would like to see it go to a good home.
I'm sure you'll get plenty of, ahem, "volunteers"... Wish I had the bread to make an offer. Good luck finding the right buyer.
I am VERY flexible on the price. It's not a money thing for me. I am willing to let this go for under market value. From my understanding these are "Pre 50's" razors and truly vintage. Would like to see it go to a nice home where it will be appreciated and valued for what it is. I really would like to work out a trade for a nice Simpson or M&F Brush.
Nice razor! On my 'wish list' but for me, I'll have to wait...... Not sure how not having the original scales impacts resale on those Fillys. Many originals have either the emblem or company name...still high demand piece, though!
Looks like a second production 1940s 50s looking at the tang stamp, also not all the early models came with the Lira motif on the scales but I don't think those scales are the originals and there won't be any markings on the opposite side of the tang with some of the early models, there is something that's fairly odd as it doesn't appear to have been taken to the buffer is the lack of any etching or goldwash they a great shavers and being a half hollow and 8/8 they are possibly the easiest razor i've ever honed, and do they hold an edge the early ones have great steel, so there's a lot to like about your razor but there's also something about it that also makes me scratch my head. Here's one of my Filarmonica's first production 1930 to 1939 slightly smaller lettering on the tang stamp with metal inlay Lira.
Okay, after some extensive research and info from others have come to find out that is an early Fili, 1940's era. Scales could possible be original, but that can't be confirmed. All in all an excellent early Filarmonica. Thanks to everyone who responded with info. It is greatly appreciated. It will be posted for sale in the next week or so...
