Thread: Dubl duck flood

Originally Posted by DaveW

What makes it a dwarf, the length? If there's anything I've ever not liked, it's the super long razors, I think I'd rather have that razor than any of the high dollar long dubl ducks.

Yes, I guess these a bit shorter in length than the normal. Holding is next to one of my other standard razors, it seems about 1/4 of an inch shorter.....maybe a little more.

Originally Posted by brooksie967

I like the 3 inch blades. I find the shorter razors are hard to see in the mirror when doing my sidenurns. Maybe it's how i'm standing? Maybe it's how i'm holding the blade? I really enjoy a longer razor for this one specific application.With that said, looks like a nice duck! I've yet to find one in my very limited price range.

I think I paid $27 for it. It was definitely under $30. I know its not one of the more coveted Ducks, but I thought it would go for more than that simply because its in REALLY good shape. If it was used, it didn't see much action. There is NO hone wear at all. My biggest problem with it is the pins are a bit loose and I don't know how to tighten them. But if I send it off to be honed at some point, I can easily get that corrected.

A small ball peen hammer with several light taps will tighten your pins. Make sure you have the razor on a hard surface and it'll do the trick. If you don't have one of these hammers, you can use any small hard object. Look in your kitchen drawer for something that's metal and small and you can use that. Tap lightly, on both sides and it'll tighten up in no time. There is nothing wrong with sending your razor to be honed, but why not invest in some stones and learn for yourself? The capability to maintain your own blade is very rewarding!

Originally Posted by brooksie967

A small ball peen hammer with several light taps will tighten your pins. Make sure you have the razor on a hard surface and it'll do the trick. If you don't have one of these hammers, you can use any small hard object. Look in your kitchen drawer for something that's metal and small and you can use that. Tap lightly, on both sides and it'll tighten up in no time. There is nothing wrong with sending your razor to be honed, but why not invest in some stones and learn for yourself? The capability to maintain your own blade is very rewarding!

I did buy some stones and I have been learning the process. But I don't work on anything that I think is of serious quality yet. If I think the blade is truly one that I intend to use, I send them off. Later when I feel my skills are such that I wont ruin a good blade, I'll prepare my own. It'll come soon enough. I tried tapping the pin last night but it didn't seem to make any difference. I was didn't exactly have the best tool (a regular hammer) and I was worried I'd break the scales with a sloppy swing. Maybe I'll do a run to the hardware store tomorrow for a smaller one. Its not the only razor that I'll need to maintain over time so having the right tool won't be a waste of resources.

Originally Posted by DaveW

What makes it a dwarf, the length? If there's anything I've ever not liked, it's the super long razors, I think I'd rather have that razor than any of the high dollar long dubl ducks.

Well, I took the Dwarf for a spin this weekend and got a great BBS shave with it. The smaller size was different but neither good nor bad. I gravitate toward blades that are a little wider (6/8 or more) but this was ok in that it was in proportion to the length if that makes any sense. In any case, it shaved great and for the money spent, it'll happily find its way into my rotation.