Thread: Which Wapi Owners Still Use the Original Scales?

I received my first Wapi in the mail today (Telly Bruno). Of course, I'd read about the heavy scales, but needed to judge for myself.

Yep, they're pretty heavy. Saw one post about Dremel'd notches on the scales to counter the weight imbalance. Probably not the sort of project for me.

I am wondering how many folks manage to shave with the original scales or even like that extra weight.

I do. And really like them. Noticeably heavier at first and then it becomes business as usual...

I'm also interested in the answers we get from the woodwork on this one...

I do.

It does feel out of balance, but I dont mind it so much.

The unbalance definitely keeps me from using it every day, although when I first started I did use it every day.

I've had one of each, when comparing them side by side (shaving with each every other day) I really like the blade, I really dislike the steel scales. I'll pay to have a Wapi rescaled every time.

Originally Posted by v76

I do. And really like them. Noticeably heavier at first and then it becomes business as usual...

+1. I too like mine now that I am used to it.

I still use the steel scales on mine and like it. However, I've never used a wapi with non-steel scales. I'm going to be finishing a set of walnut scales for a friend of mine who wants a Wapi blade on it. I can then compare the balance and play devil's advocate.

I had both, and it definately handles better post steel. I find good balance to be important in a razor. Get them rescaled!

I vowed to rescale the first time I used my Wapi. Now, it just seems natural for that razor. Maybe I'll rescale it some day. Maybe not.

I have always liked the stainless Wapi scales!