Thread: Is Brand New....inclusive of scratches?????

I just recently bought a new razor(manufacturer name withheld) and upon opening it noticed there were lots of scratches on the back side opposite of where the etching was. Along the top near the spine and down lower closer to the blade. You can see them in the shadow of the picture attached. Along with what looks like sanding marks on the tang where it meets the blade.

I have only bought 1 razor prior brand new and found these scratches a bit odd.

Is this acceptable as new quality? I dont like scratches on new toys.

Thanks for any input.

I would send those pictures to the people you bought it from and open a dialogue with them. I'm nit sure I would be happy about that on a new razor, unless of course it was a discounted item for cosmetic reasons.

I don't think there that bad and yes I think for a production razor that is usually the norm.

Not an expert, but from the last photo those appear to be grinding marks from when the razor was ground. Some blades are finished like that and some are mirror polished. I guess it would depend on what the end finish was intended to be. The best bet would be to do as RezDog says in post #1.

Bob

While members may agree that there are to many scratches on the reverse face of your razor there will be members who will disagree. That does seem fairly typical for some new razor brands to me.
My point is that it is acceptable to you or it is not and if not start your conversation with the seller by sending them the photo's. Only the manufacturer seller can make the decision you need made. Good luck and let us know how this turns out.

I do not think that is acceptable.

If you can live with it it's acceptable.

For my part I have purchased 12 new razors and most had some sort of scratch on them. Usually very faint from honing or final grinding. Razors are still very much hand made. If it performs and is acceptable to you, keep the razor. If you do not think it's acceptable, contact the seller/maker.

Originally Posted by hillbillyreverend

I dont like scratches on new toys.

Right there End of discussion Ask the Seller nicely with an included pic, it doesn't hurt to ask it,, is your razor and your opinion and was your $$$ that bought it

IMO. That tang issue at the toe is a quality issue.
Those on the blade I've seen them on the blades coming out of some factories.
But that tang should not be sent out for sell until corrected.

Looks pretty rough for a new production razor. Is that mark on the tang in the second photo a reflection or a scuff ? Anyway, as others have said, communicate your concerns with the vendor if you are not happy with it as is. I probably would opt for a replacement, assuming that is not a typical example of that manufacturer's work.