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

Well, as the title suggest I got a Loup et Belier in black horn from CS with a irregular looking bevel. It is wide in the middle and tapers off when moving to the heel and toe. The backside looks fine. Anyway, should I return/exchange it or can it be fixed? I am always up for a challenge. However, this is a new razor. I do not mind small imperfections but this is way too much for me. I recently got a le Grelot and it was perfect. Well, it had some real minor issues. But nothing like the one I just got.

Whenever i get something from a store especially items $100+ I return them if theirs problems.

In your case that's like getting a gun with a crooked barrel - return

Could you post a picture?

Many TI have irregular bevel and some honing issue as a consequence, but they are all great shavers. If you are looking for perfection probably TI is not your brand. If you look for performance TI are at top.

So it is even from point to heel on one side and wider at the middle tapering down at point and heel ...... I don't know. It might be something to do with the spine on the one side, or just sloppy finishing at the factory. Been known to happen. I'd just send it back to classic for a replacement. Once you mess with it the razor is yours no matter what.

Originally Posted by Sterm

Many TI have irregular bevel and some honing issue as a consequence, but they are all great shavers. If you are looking for perfection probably TI is not your brand. If you look for performance TI are at top.

This is not my first TI. I did not put down 250 dollars to have a seriously uneven bevel.

+1 with Jimmy

If it bothers you enough to post here, IMHO it bothers you enough to return it

You don't really need to ask - just return it and ask for a replacement or refund. At that price it's a no brainier.

Originally Posted by CastSteel

Could you post a picture?

I am really not in the mood. Family squabbles and such are draining me. I love it when I get caught between my sis and my mom's petty squabbles.

Anyway, I think I will sleep on it and get a fresh perspective on things.

Send it back and let the retailer know you are particular and ask him to personally check the piece before sending it out. With TI it's a crap shoot, you might get a replacement far worse than what you have now. If it's CS they know what to look for.