Thread: Jaques LeCoultre Find

Originally Posted by Geezer

I've had a couple of those wondrous shavers. You might try using a needle to clean out the socket at the fixed end of the blade. You're idea of wax may be an answer to the wobble
correct as to the threading of the set screw, I've tried to find a replacement that will work. Haven't been able to. Even tried to check with French sources. There were quite a few manufacturers because Jaques didn't patent the razor and its design features.
I'm too shaky to use a straight anymore but those were among my favorites.
Good shaves to you!
-Richard

Thank you for the feedback. I'll likely try wax... worst case scenario I can stick the metal end in boiling water and get it all out. I would not want to do something permanent (epoxy, etc.).

I know I can shave and strop with it as is... honestly I think honing would likely be fine as well. It's just one of those things that I'd rather get it right than make do.

Edit: Another thought might be to break off a toothpick as a shim, for the set screw to push on... I might try that...