Thread: Wow - what a score!

Wow Scott - thanks for this bit!

I thought I have read that you should never do this??? Shave with a chip, I mean... Would love to hear more on the topic

Cheers
Ivo

Originally Posted by izlat

Wow Scott - thanks for this bit!

I thought I have read that you should never do this??? Shave with a chip, I mean... Would love to hear more on the topic

Cheers
Ivo

You're a braver man than I am, Gunga Din (paraphrase )

izlat,

Like I mentioned, the chip on mine is quite a bit smaller, but it is still there and the razor shaves great. I don't know how a chip the size of the chip on your razor will affect shaving. Hone yours and proceed with caution. If the shave even feels a bit off, STOP. If it will shave without problems, then all is well. If not, then you might have to try the other options.

Scott

izlat,

I think, if there is no crack in the blade from the chip, that this blade would look great with a smile edge, and maybe even a notch/spanish tip. What better razor to modify than an adulterated, quality steel blade. You might be able to create a unique amazing shaver from what most turned away from!!

ONE thing to note though, in my experience with the Puma-Gold (I've had 2-3 in the past), the gold plating rubs of VERY easy, and on some, is where rust form first.

If the edge cleans up, keep this one clean and dry.......

C utz

Originally Posted by Joe Chandler

You're a braver man than I am, Gunga Din (paraphrase )

Brave? Maybe just stubborn. If it were my razor, I'd at least give it a try. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Scott

Finally! - a vote for the smile Thanks, Chris

I am really torn, probably need to actually see the razor first before deciding. Prefer not to shorten, so honing or a smile grind seem better. Not sure if I have the guts to just hone shave with this chip as id

Cheers
Ivo

Originally Posted by honedright

I bought a Robeson Shuredge not long ago with a chip at about that same spot on the blade. On mine, the chip is significantly smaller though. I didn't even attempt to remove the chip, it is still quite visible. I just honed as usual and it is now one of my best shavers, chip and all.

I don't recommend shaving with a chipped blade when newbies bring this topic up. However, one of my favorite razors has a visible chip in it (I'm not saying which one); it was that way when I got it. I couldn't bring myself to hone it out, so I just shave with it. I think the abrasive paddles have rounded off the corners of the nick so it doesn't scratch me. But that chip is nowhere as big as the chip on Ivo's Puma.

I've also got a frameback razor with a crack at the heel. But I don't use that part of the blade anyway, so I shave with it.

Originally Posted by izlat

Finally! - a vote for the smile Thanks, Chris

I am really torn, probably need to actually see the razor first before deciding.

You know Ivo, don't sweat this. It is a beautiful razor. It's just a shame that it was damaged at all. If you can use it, great. If not, there are still plenty of great razors out there waiting to be found. The good news, you only paid $13.00 for it.

Scott