Thread: NOS Heljestrand from Invisible Edge - blade hits the scales when I close it

Originally Posted by Riba

in this case, I believe the vendor has fitted the scales.

did you contact the vendor?

Based on what are you making that conclusion?

One other thing, as mainaman said , it is easy to go too far and crack the scale. Especially if you're not experienced at tightening a pin. I have razors that I have to guide into the scales when I close them. It is a PITA but better than a crack at the pivot.

I think post #5 says it all myself

You don't want to send it back to Steve at IE, and you have a fellow countryman that is a very good Restorist who is willing to help..

Sounds like a solution to me

that makes sense, thanks! I'm still learning

Originally Posted by mainaman

Based on what are you making that conclusion?

It is what is said on the site. It's a shame the OP is too far to warrant a return. Steve would solve it with no hassle.

Originally Posted by mainaman

Based on what are you making that conclusion?

because I have been eyeballing those razors too, I really like the look of them.

Last time I asked this vendor for advice on a bought product he was very helpfull.

1. It is indeed fastened with bolts.
2. I'll not try to fix the problem myself.
3. I'll see Zephyr in a few weeks at the Oslo Razorcon, so I'll bring it and we'll discuss it then
4. It shaves BEAUTIFULLY! Note that I'm just getting started with straights, but so far the difference from the bog-standard Dovo Schloss-Burg I've been using is night and day. The size is better for my, and the edge is sharper than I can get the Dovo by myself, so I'm using this exclusively for now.

As for the shaving problems, I can't help you since I'm brand new at this, but I would suggest more time holding it and wielding it. It's very light, and slightly off balance due to the plastic scales, so practicing at using it would probably be worth the time.

Originally Posted by tofagerl

1. It is indeed fastened with bolts.

In that case the tapping is not going to be the solution at all. Maybe a washer on one side or the other, maybe warped scales. Send Steve an email and see if he won't send out another pair of correct scales at no charge if they are warped. He is good on customer service.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

In that case the tapping is not going to be the solution at all. Maybe a washer on one side or the other, maybe warped scales. Send Steve an email and see if he won't send out another pair of correct scales at no charge if they are warped. He is good on customer service.

Absolutely, +1. Even if you don't fancy sending it back etc, drop Steve a line and see what he thinks.

OK, sent him pictures and suggested that if he has some other scales that will fit, I'll take them of his hands for a nice price. Then I'll have to learn how to rescale razors, which could be fun.