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This is a Filarmonica Novodur straight razor that was made in the city of Mataró, in the province of Barcelon Spain. It is in perfect condition. The blade size of this particular razor is 6/8 wide, is hollow ground and is made of carbon steel. On the front side blade face and also the tang is marked Novodur indicating the temper in this blade has been twice hardened. The hone wear is almost non-existant.The tang is both top and bottom jimped for a better non-slip grip. The scales on this razor are red celluloid. This razor comes with a proper Novodur box, but is not original to this razor. This razor has been recently honed and stropped to provide a smooth, close, and comfortable shave, and it comes guaranteed shave ready.
Some Filarmonica history - The company started manufacturing straight razors in 1915 in the city of Mataró, province of Barcelona. They are considered to be one of the very best manufacturers of straight razors on the planet. About 1990 the company shut down all operations and closed their doors. Filarmonica started making razors again about 2015, under new management. This is one of those razors.
