Thread: I bought a beautiful razor but the scales are loose

I'll try to post a pic when I can of my razor. I like it because it could be really old and it looks like it could kill me. That's really cool.

Oh, yea… that Area 51 thing…

Don’t blame you those tin foil hats and desert sun, well that’s another…

thing…

Here is the razor in question-



It is a very nice razor. As for the tightness of the pivot area, everyone's tastes are a bit different as to how tight they are. As many on here know, the razor is also not consistent in its respective tightness through the whole range of its swing.

Pony, again my offer stands, send it back to me and I can peen the pin some and tighten it up for you. I am not in the business of "flipping" razors, I am merely thinning the herd. With that said, I do stand by what I sell. If returning it and a full refund is what you desire, then that can be arranged.

The beauty of this site is not only that it is a medium to help others learn how to use a straight razor, it also has much information on the care and maintenance of these razors. My personal thought is that everyone should be able do the basic maintenance and have the ability to tune the razor in to their liking. I mean no disrespect in saying that, but these things are a bit more complex than your basic razor from the drug store.

Please let me know which direction you wish to go. I have several other razors I wish to sell and I do not want a tarnished image. I will do what needs to be done to make sure a fellow member is satisfied.

Thanks,
Jerry
AKA- Kilowattkid

Pony, Jerry's offer sounds like the one to accept. Can't get more honest than that. My Edelweiss was loose in its scales when I got it. I managed to shave, strop, and hone for over a year with it just fine. I sent it to Glen for needed heel work and he tightened it up without even asking before sending it back to me. So, you can live with it as is, pay Glen to hone and service it, or send it back to Jerry for a free service. It is a very nice razor; I don't think the proper decision is a very hard one to make...

Free is always better than paying! I would let Jerry fix the loose pivot personally if you cannot do it. But quite honestly, if you have several razors they all eventually work loosen a bit in time. I would certainly look to the future of buying a small jewelers anvil and hammer for being able to do this on your own for sure. Not a big investment what so ever. Maybe even right at $10 tops. I bought mine off Amazon and have been very happy.

Thank you for your helpful words Jerry. I will keep the razor and probably ask glen to tighten it as he is closer to my area and I will send it to him to hone anways. Also, I have absolutely no intention of saying anything ill about anyone. Everyone one this website has been very kind and I intentionally did not post any names. You have been more than accommodating enough and I truly appreciate the help and advice you have given. You have an amazing collection by the way, lol.

Originally Posted by Ponypox

Thank you for your helpful words Jerry. I will keep the razor and probably ask glen to tighten it as he is closer to my area and I will send it to him to hone anways. Also, I have absolutely no intention of saying anything ill about anyone. Everyone one this website has been very kind and I intentionally did not post any names. You have been more than accommodating enough and I truly appreciate the help and advice you have given. You have an amazing collection by the way, lol.

Thanks for compliment. Enjoy the razor! Let me know if there's anything else I can do for you.

I have been on a razor a week kick and have has most arrive loose. While I have a 2 ounce ball peen and vise anvil that I normally use, I fixed one on a upside down skillet and placed the curved side of an old spoon on the pin, then wacked that with a ladle. I don't recommend everyone be too lazy to go downstairs for the right tools, but I have to say it worked.