Thread: Hello and help.

That looks like a good razor, the profile is pretty standard and will be a good beginner's razor. As far as the blade hitting the scales goes, in my opinion it's possible that being that the scales are wooden the scales may be slightly warped. It's possible that it could be un-pinned and maybe a washer used to fix the problem. I have some razors with the same problem. It doesn't bother me too much, I just need to remember to close the razor very carefully. Of course, if the blade DOES hit the scales it'll dull the edge. Another option is to buy new scales, or buy a very cheap razor with a stuffed blade JUST for the scales.

I haven't been able to view the ad, so I'm not sure if the razor has been honed. If not, it'll need to be honed, and maybe you could ask the honer to try and re-align the scales or even put new ones on?

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

That looks like a good razor, the profile is pretty standard and will be a good beginner's razor. As far as the blade hitting the scales goes, in my opinion it's possible that being that the scales are wooden the scales may be slightly warped. It's possible that it could be un-pinned and maybe a washer used to fix the problem. I have some razors with the same problem. It doesn't bother me too much, I just need to remember to close the razor very carefully. Of course, if the blade DOES hit the scales it'll dull the edge. Another option is to buy new scales, or buy a very cheap razor with a stuffed blade JUST for the scales.

I haven't been able to view the ad, so I'm not sure if the razor has been honed. If not, it'll need to be honed, and maybe you could ask the honer to try and re-align the scales or even put new ones on?

It was bought from the invisible edge so was bought honed, and since then it's not really been used as he's not into SE more DE, so he said it should still be shave ready.

As for the scales the seller doesn't mention any issues, just something I read from other online reviews.

I can get it for £90 with the 3" Big Daddy strop, worth it?

Sorry to bump thread, just wanted to know your thoughts.

I'm pretty desperate to get started but don't want to waste money.

I don't think that's a bad deal—looks like you'd spend £36 on one if you bought it from the States instead.