Thread: C-Mon Blackie?

Ran across a C-Mon Blackie (C. Monkhouse version, not the PJM version) the other day but it had basic generic scales. Did the Blackie only have the inlayed scales, or did it come in the generic scales as well?

I've seen several with generic scales.Don't know for sure but I suspect these would be the older ones.

I have two C-MON "Blackies": one made in Germany, and one made in Ellicottville, NY. Both have inlaid scales. I am always suspect of a C-MON razor with "generic" scales, and quite simply do.not.believe. that they (the scales) are original.

Originally Posted by JBHoren

I am always suspect of a C-MON razor with "generic" scales, and quite simply do.not.believe. that they (the scales) are original.

This is what I am more or less afraid of...picking up, albeit a cherry razor, with cheapo replacement scales.

Why does it matter if the replacement scales are cheap replacements, so long as the replacement was well done and the scales are functional? It's not as if you shave with the scales. Just my 2c

Originally Posted by holli4pirating

Why does it matter if the replacement scales are cheap replacements, so long as the replacement was well done and the scales are functional? It's not as if you shave with the scales. Just my 2c

I have seen C-MON with basic scales which look to be original. As an example, look at the difference between a DOVO Prima Klang and a Best Quality...

...and like Holli said, why is it a big deal if the scales were replaced? A C-Mon Blackie is a very fine blade!

Originally Posted by holli4pirating

Why does it matter if the replacement scales are cheap replacements, so long as the replacement was well done and the scales are functional? It's not as if you shave with the scales. Just my 2c

Well, ya, it matters.

If I go to a used car dealership and see two red Dodge Vipers on sale at the same price but one has the bucket seats and stereo from a Stratus put in there I'm going to opt for the one with original equipment.

Originally Posted by red96ta

Well, ya, it matters.

If I go to a used car dealership and see two red Dodge Vipers on sale at the same price but one has the bucket seats and stereo from a Stratus put in there I'm going to opt for the one with original equipment.

Are you tripping over Blackies these days? I envy your problems.

If it's cheaper, I'll take the Stratus edition.

If the price is right I'll take all the blackies you have even with the cheapest plastic scales in the world.

Originally Posted by holli4pirating

Are you tripping over Blackies these days? I envy your problems.

If it's cheaper, I'll take the Stratus edition.

lol...wouldn't say that I was tripping, just paying CA antique store prices on things Knowing if something ain't right with a razor gives me a little wiggle on the negotiations.