Thread: New TI, uneven bevel, should I return it

Ok, so here are some pics. I added red lines to highlight the shape of the bevel. Btw, another reason I like the particular make and configuration is that I graduated from VCU. Our school colors are black and gold. Plus our mascot is a ram.

Just think of it this way. Maybe someone else bought it and returned it and now you got it.

Personally, I'd send it back. Don't talk yourself into keeping it cause down the road you will be sorry.

5 saddest words in the English Language: The Razor could have been! Send it back. Call or email them 1st.

Originally Posted by Johnus

5 saddest words in the English Language: The Razor could have been! Send it back. Call or email them 1st.

The 5 saddest words? Never! How about "drink up gentlemen, last orders" - I rest my case.

Regards,
Neil

Originally Posted by Neil Miller

The 5 saddest words? Never! How about "drink up gentlemen, last orders" - I rest my case.

Regards,
Neil

Before I finally put the plug in the jug for good, one day at a time ...... when I was closing up them gin mills the barmaid used to say," Last call for alcohol."

Back to the razor. I would guess it is either sloppy workmanship on that blade at TI, as I've already said, or the spine is not symmetrical from one side to the other, perhaps slightly warped ? So you can say , well I can fix it ...... and I'm certain you can hone it up and live with the unequal bevel. The question is , do you really want a brand new razor that you have to fix ? Not to mention that assumes you can fix it to your satisfaction. Just more food for thought until Monday when Classic is open again.

You should not have to keep a defective razor that's bought new. No way. No how. You expressed an earlier concern that this is the last of the razors and if you return this one, you may never get it again. At this point, ask yourself a question about what you really want. Do you want this razor in perfect shape at full price or would you be willing to accept a used or not-perfect version at a substantial discount?

In the first option, if the answer is yes, then there's nothing the vendor can do except take it back and refund your money and then you keep looking for a new one somewhere. In the second version, if you answer yes,then the vendor has the option of refunding a portion of the money since the item is obviously not perfect. That might be a welcome solution for the both of you. You don't get the perfect razor you wanted, but you will get value for your money and the vendor doesn't have to deal with discounting the razor now that it's publicly known it's not right.

Well, I just sent an email to CS asking for an exchange. As much as I like the razor, I know I cannot tolerate the bevel issue. I did ask for a Hart steel razor instead of another TI. I have a Le Grelot that I am very happy with and maybe I should get an American made razor to go with the French. I have been really wanting the Loup et Belier but I can live without it. I cannot live with the bevel. Knowing me I would end up doing some drastic surgery on the bevel which would sort of resolve the issue. I guess there is someone out there who would take it even with the bevel issue. Anyway, I guess I will hear back from them on Monday.

I sent an email to them, no word yet, sort of getting frustrated now. I was trying to take this in stride but things start eat at you.

Originally Posted by Mephisto

I sent an email to them, no word yet, sort of getting frustrated now. I was trying to take this in stride but things start eat at you.

Call them on the telephone. Ask for Will. I think he is still the head guy. Mention that most on SRP suggested you return it. Just so he knows you are part of SRP.

SRP is a sort of three letter agency ain't it?