Thread: Just a curious qestion

Hi all,

How many of you decided not to buy a razor because you didn't liked the scales, wrong material, wrong color and what not even though the blade itself was nice?

I haven't bought any new razors (only vintage) because aside from customs I have yet to see a set of scales I felt were worth the money being asked for. Vintage scales, in my opinion, are much more attractive, or (my favorite option) are broken and in need of replacement with something of my own design.

Originally Posted by furir

Hi all,

How many of you decided not to buy a razor because you didn't liked the scales, wrong material, wrong color and what not even though the blade itself was nice?

Are you asking about new or vintage razors?
I have not bought a new razor, but if i did the scales would have to look nice as well. With the vintage razors it is the blade that matters for me. It is always possible to make new scales for the old razor if the originals aren't ok.
I like them when they proudly carry their age.

Scales are usually not an issue in the purchase unless there isn't any problem with them. Then, if I don't like the scales I pass them by. If the blade is restorable and the scales are broken then I would usually buy the razor as the scales are usually not a factor in the price. Bottom line, I won't pay for something I don't like.

Hello Furir:

If I come across a fine shaving razor with lovely scales, I'll consider myself lucky and buy it.

If I come across a fine shaving razor with dull scales, I'll shrug and still consider myself lucky and buy it.

Regards,

Obie

Originally Posted by Sailor

Are you asking about new or vintage razors?
I have not bought a new razor, but if i did the scales would have to look nice as well. With the vintage razors it is the blade that matters for me. It is always possible to make new scales for the old razor if the originals aren't ok.
I like them when they proudly carry their age.

No I just had a general question, no matter if it was new or vintage,

There is an important distinction because with a new razor the whole package has to match. A great quality razor with cheap flimsy scales at a high price is a turn off. If the razor is cheap and you want to make or buy another pair that's a different story. With vintage it's usually a matter of are the scales broken or so deteriorated they can't be saved or maybe a good polishing will bring them back.

In the end though price is king.