Thread: Dubl Duck Advice Needed

While I cant really make an educated guess of value without seeing the razor, I will say the matter of scales is inconsequentialto me, as I can make my own. For yourself, you will have to pay to have them replaced, unless you are willing to give it a go. On the plus side, if the blade is in decent shape it means this duck has avoided cel rot.
As far as the Duck mystique, there may be truth to it, or it may just be that, mystique.
I personally like Ducks, but Henckels are another I value.

75 buck razor turned around. Not cheap :<0) http://straightrazorpalace.com/custo...lue-satin.html

And I don't mean I will do it for you . I only do my own .

The warped scales look just like the ones on that razor before you replaced them with the blue.

The scales are shrinking from the warp, it is quite common with the Catalin the DD used for those scales,, Believe it or not those scales were clear to begin with

The scales will start to off gas next and attack the steel there is no time frame for this it could start next week or in 10 years but it will happen

Yikes. So would you recommend steering clear of this one?

Originally Posted by hukehares

Yikes. So would you recommend steering clear of this one?

You are asking for an opinion based on your description, which you admittedly are new to this so my answer would be

A pic is worth way more than a 1000 words in this case it might be worth $80

Warpage is a common DD problem. I know of no other brand with similarly poor scale quality. Buy it for the blade, if warpage annoys you: have it rescaled.

If they are not hitting so bad that you can guide the blade in okay then you have a razor you have to be careful with. I replaced that one because the warp also caused the square tip of the toe to hit on the way in and that could make you cry if it chips or cracks. I have another I did because it wouldn't even close at all.

Only you can decide if it's worth it to you. I love mine for the way they look and the way they shave. The edge is know to stay sharp a long time and so far mine have done that. I would flip a coin for you but my coin is double sided... get it?

I should also say that warped scales can be straightened although that can be a lot of fun too !

All ducks have this risk factor and any razor that used that material for scales.