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Gents,

I love my Wacker razors, and there are other standouts in my collection that I enjoy immensely.  

However, these are probably my favorite 7 razors of the bunch! They are all in mint condition, and are tremendous shavers (though I believe the Sub Cero to be unused).

Left row starting at top:

- Unused Second Generation  Filarmonica 14 Sub Cero.  I am growing a two week beard for its first shave, and will be fixing this situation a week from Monday.  This razor came from an elderly lady in Michigan via EBay.

- First Generation Filarmonica 14 Doble Temple with gold on face still intact!

- Filarmonica 14 (JMP) reground to extra hollow by Salamanca with the Salamanca Stamp on the back of the tang.  The cutlery shop that reground this razor 70+ years ago is still in business today!  I am not sure if this was first or second generation...probably end of first, or beginning of the second based off the tang markings.

- Kron Vest 14 Gran Mogol Triple Medalla.  There are not too many of these around, and this came to me in new old stock condition.

Right Row Starting at top:

- Circa 1924 French LE Hyalin 7/8 Frame-back...horn scales with the bark left on, and Sterling silver pins and washers.  The gentleman I purchased this razor from bought it from a gent in Germany who took the time to restore it.  The German had tremendous talent...the fit, finish, and look are simply stunning!  I will also say that this particular razor is one of my top shavers.

- Circa 1850 The Celebrated For Barbers Use 9/8 Wade and Butcher; restored by Max Sprecher and dressed in his Blue Paua Shell Scales.  Max did a tremendous job, and is a gentleman of tremendous talent.  I cherish this razor.

- Heljestrand approximate 7/8 MK 133


I would assess the Le Hyalin, Kron Vest, and Salamanca to be irreplaceable.  The other four would be very difficult, and costly to replace!

Vr

Matt

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#2
Awesome! I like the storage case and silica packets Matt. Nice little writeup on your straights. Looking forward to shaving with some very soon! Smile
#3
Thanks Zac!  Yes...you will likely enjoy getting into straights.  They are fun to use and collect!

Vr

Matt

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Just when I think I have it figured out...SCARGILL comes along, and bumps the MK133 out of the top 7!

Vr

Matt

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