Thread: Bergischer Löwe Owners

Originally Posted by AirColorado

A few years ago I had a Filly Barbas Duras that was absolutely stunning - then I read about the rust issue when water gets under the rubber band. Thought about it for a few days, tried to get some Camellia Oil under it and wasn't convinced I'd been successful. That bugged me for a few more days and then I remember someone saying they'd injected oil or some other rust inhibitor under the rubber using a syringe. Thought about that one for a few hours but as that Neil Young song goes - "I've seen the needle and the damage done..." So I sold it... Problem solved.

Good taste in music there, Aircolorado!

Regards,
Neil

Thanks Neil - been listening to his stuff since about '70 - The Needle was one of the 1st song I learned on guitar, still play it.

Originally Posted by AirColorado

Thanks Neil - been listening to his stuff since about '70 - The Needle was one of the 1st song I learned on guitar, still play it.

That's exactly what I said, amazes me to hear my son play it now on my old Martin, which he's only allowed to touch once every leap year....he can stick to his Washburn!!

If I had an old Martin I'd keep it in a gun safe!

Definitely off topic - but since we're here... bought my 7 year old a Fender Squire. Would have gone with an acoustic but his fingers aren't that big yet. Besides, he thinks ACDC's Thunderstruck and Ozzie's Crazy Train are the best songs EVER. Figured an acoustic would gather dust - and I want to keep him off my Strat.

OK back to our regularly scheduled programming...

This is my next razor purchase ... Sorry to hear that the rubber is giving problems... I think I'll just cut it off when I get it

Like some kindly said, from day one drying carefully, blow drying as well and oiling.. There's no room for more.

I read about the issues beforehand but thought these only marred the uncareful, but no.

So for new owners, ya cut it off right from the beginning. Although it won't look as pretty.

The thing is you need to use water at some point wiping it off with a towel doesn't remove all soap residue and then instead u will get stains on the blade. Have ur pick :s

Has anyone considered using a sealant like epoxy etc? Though I admit that seems like more work than should be necessary when buying a razor worth $265 or £185.

I've had my eye on a Dovo BL for a long time now but the rubber grip has given me pause...

The problems associated with the rubber tang band are the reason it is off my list. I wish they would bring out a new model BL exactly the same but without that silly band.

Bob

Buy the BL, if the rubber grip bothers you cut it off.

Originally Posted by nun2sharp

Buy the BL, if the rubber grip bothers you cut it off.

For the money paid that would bother me even more.

Bob