Thread: My new razor...

, Zfrankie looks like you posted this thread twice....

Yeah, I wasn't sure which section it would be more appropriate to post, newbies corner or razors. Sorry for the mix up!

The good news first...
Clauss razors are very good shavers....

The bad news second...

If that is really wood then it is a restore, if it is a restore then somebody went way too long on the length of the scales....

If those are the original scales they are most likely Rosewood looking Celluliod...
If these are original then the blade has been shortened sometime in it's life....

Most likely scenario just guessing from the pics,, which is never all that acurate... These are not original scales and were put on the razor which is why they don't fit...

Also I love that question, after the fact, "I paid $$$ for this razor did I get a good deal" ....

ps:
Just looking at the pics I would seriously doubt the razor is shave ready, I am looking for a shine at the edge and I am not seeing it, you will know for sure when you try it out....

I believe you are correct Glen. I just re-did one of these a few weeks back. They are indeed good shavers and this one looks like it should clean up fine.

Lynn

Would the longer scales/shorter blade setup make it harder to grasp and shave with, or would that not be a concern?

Shouldn't be too bad. Looks like someone must have repaired the end at some point. What is the edge length?? If close to 3 inch, should be otay.

Lynn

Merged the threads for you Frankie so all the info is in one spot...


And BTW welcome to SRP, ask ask ask we really don't mind....

Those style of scales are the older type but I have never seen real wood with bolsters like that. I would guess they are celluloid but you never know so you'll find out when you get it. Probably some cleanup and some minor restoration and you should have a fine shaver.