The Agony. This mornings shave I noticed my scales were a lot looser than normal, but didn't think too much of it. After my final rinse, this is what I saw. I just sent and email to SRD where I purchased this. Heart bleeding!!!
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The Agony. This mornings shave I noticed my scales were a lot looser than normal, but didn't think too much of it. After my final rinse, this is what I saw. I just sent and email to SRD where I purchased this. Heart bleeding!!!
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That sucks....
That is very disheartening. I feel for you.
...my first thought wasn't
I just spent $XXX.XX for this friggin thing....
it was
How am I going to shave in the morning :gaah:
now I'm at the "wait a minute... I just paid..." phase. So sad!
How did it happen? Too much pressure while stropping? Small crack to start with?
I never hold it by the scales for any reason, so I never am putting pressure on the scales during stropping or shaving. When I first unpacked the razor and opened it for the first time I thought the scales were very very tight, but figured that was normal. Over the last few days I've noticed the scales getting looser, but again I didn't think anything of it until today. I think the pin at the hinge was just too tight when it was first put together, and over time caused a crack. I can say pretty definitely that I didn't cause this by putting any unusual pressure on the scales. So bummed!Quote:
Originally Posted by ChopperDave
I think this has been a problem with Dovos for a couple yrs now,SRD will make it right.
That sucks man..
I've been pretty impressed with them up to this point, so I'm praying you're right pixelfixed!Quote:
Originally Posted by pixelfixed
I have tried to break thousands of these and the only was I have found to be successful is to use pressure holding the scales vs the tang when stropping. Nothing else has worked. It is easy to replace the scales in any case.
Good to know it's not difficult to replace. Thanks for that. This didn't happen from holding the scales while stropping. I'm a bit OCD about most of my stuff, and I'm fanatical about how I treat this razor. I think it was an overly tight pin that set the stage for my tragedy this morning. Not to discount your attempts to break thousands of these razors in various ways. Your results were just not what I experience.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lynn
Lynn, thank you. I was totally not expecting that level of attention.
I guess at this point you need to order a replacement razor for when your razor is out for service.
You can't put all your eggs in one basket, right. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by RezDog
I wondered why anyone would need more than one razor for anything more than collecting. Now I know. I have the Genco from Ebay, but that one may be a loss for anything more than honing practice. I also have a Hornet that I purchased here on the Classifieds. It's not bad, and far better than the Genco, but it's not as good as my Dovo. So although I didn't intend on having a backup razor, I can get by for a few days until this one gets repaired.Quote:
Originally Posted by RezDog
Let me say this, and I hope I'm not being overly dramatic. This community is absolutely the most responsive and helpful of any online community I've ever been involved with. The image of my hobbled Dovo wasn't up for more than a few minutes before this thread was several replies long. Lynn actually contacted me himself to explain what I should do next. I honestly didn't expect that level of attention. Thanks to the lot of ya! -->:rock:
I've said it on here many times when recommending SRD to new members.
Impeccable Service!! :tu
Excellent service from SRD. :-)
(Incidentally, the scales are just there to protect the edge. One can shave with a razor without scales.)
I was wondering if that was doable without slicing off an ear.Quote:
Originally Posted by JeffR
Thanks
Slurryer-
I had the exact same issue with my Dovo Best 6/8 half-hollow. When I got it I thought "Man, this is the stiffest razor I've felt when opening it". About the third or fourth shave in, the scales broke in exactly the same spot as yours. I contacted the vendor I bought mine from and he said "too bad, it yours now--I wouldn't contact Dovo about it because they won't cover it either". Nice!
I did contact Dovo about it and although it took a while for a reply they did offer to make good on it. I opted to have Glen/GSSixgun make a new set of scales from micarta and he did a fantastic job. Its a quality material that will last a lifetime and now the razor is back in business.
Dovo will probably offer to repair it for you--at least give it a try...I'm really glad mine is back in the rotation. Nice of Lynn to chime in about your situation. I wish I had bought mine from him--SRD seems to stand behind their merchandise--at least he didn't tell you "tough luck, you opened the scales too far" like I heard. If I need to pick up another razor, it'll be from SRD.
all the best!
Marty E.
They will...they are +1Quote:
Originally Posted by pixelfixed
I thought about this during the morning shave, and in addition to protecting the blade, the scales help control the angle while you shave. The scales stick up between two fingers, and those two fingers help hold the angle of the blade steady. It's probably doable to shave without the scales, but it would be a bit awkward maintaining a constant angle. And for the chin where you may need to adjust the angle on the fly, it might be particularly difficult. Just thinking.Quote:
Originally Posted by JeffR
