Very nice score..DD Goldedges usually shave quite well. Where did you get it...It may well be shave ready so don't do anything other than test shave with it...Dubl Duck razors are notorious for blades hitting the scales, and warped scales. Not to worry, just be careful closing it...As far as it being loose, that's also an easy fix. I believe Lynn demonstrates the technique on his DVD. If you don't have it, it's an excellent DVd