Thread: Broken Hart

I'm pretty upset with my hart steel razor right now. When i got it i noticed the bevel was pretty uneven. Almost like a double hour glass. I didn't think much of it since it shaved ok. But then i tried to hone it, and that's where the problems started. No matter what i couldn't get it even. And today when i shaved with it, it chipped. I didn't hit it on anything, it just chipped on my whiskers.

Now I'm left extremely frustrated with an uneven bevel that's really wide and I'm questioning my investment in it. I'd expect if i paid $300 dollars for something they'd at last make sure the bevel was even. Idk...I'm probably just overreacting.

I have had mine for well over a year now and shaved with it just the other day. I got a perfect shave, but only after hours and hours of work to even out the spine to achieve a somewhat even bevel. Atrer many settings with the hones I finally have a razor I can use. I contacted the manufacturer and got no reply. Everyone seems enamored with them but my razor looked like it was sold in a far from completed state.

So should i send it out? I feel like I'm doing more harm by doing it myself.

Originally Posted by 25609289

I have had mine for well over a year now and shaved with it just the other day. I got a perfect shave, but only after hours and hours of work to even out the spine to achieve a somewhat even bevel. Atrer many settings with the hones I finally have a razor I can use. I contacted the manufacturer and got no reply. Everyone seems enamored with them but my razor looked like it was sold in a far from completed state.

Just out of curiosity, what are the initials on your razor?

Oh my!

This is interesting because it really reflects none of the experiences I have had. I have 2 Harts and had only a tiny problem with one (the pivot would loosen constantly). I found them very responsive.

I'm not trying to be a fan boy, or rub anything in. I just want to subscribe to this thread so I can see how it works out.

I have never heard of any blade of any sort chip on some ones face. I would certainly recommend contacting the maker. They have greatest ability to help you (all I can do is offer suggestions and hunches).

Good luck.

Never thought hart razors were worth the price,nada more to say JMO

My best advice would be to find someone who's got a good reputation in the forums as knowledgeable and able to hone. Send them the razor, and ask them to evaluate it for you. Since you tried to hone it, I doubt Hart will take it back. I'm not real sure what to say about the notion that it chipped on your whiskers. It could be that I just don't know about it, or it could be that at my current level, I think it's impossible. I mean you could also send it back to Hart and have them look it over again. They are the most invested in keeping you happy after all. I really don't think they're gonna blow you off unless you really come at them like some kind of petulant child. Once again, could be wrong I suppose. I'm not making any assumptions about anyone else who says they had a problem with Hart. It's just hard to imagine that they'd deliberately ignore anyone...Bad for business.

Just out of curiosity did you use tape when you honed the blade?
Eric

First thing I would do is contact Hart, or the vendor that sold the razor to you. My guess is, given a fair chance, they would prefer a satisfied customer.

I still can't get past the butt ugly scales. I mean, really, can't they give them some curves?