Thread: Recived my first strait today....is this normal? Newbie

GonzalezBJJ, put up some further photos. Some of the senior/mentor/MODs/more experienced members here may be able to identify the problem. As already asked, was it bought new or secondhand? If it was new from a reputable dealer, then I'd return it.

I have a Boker that closed with the bevel edge very close to the scales. It shaves lovely so I didn't want to get rid of it. I fixed that by removing the scales and putting a pinning washer inside against the scale it was closest to. That fixed the problem for me.

An experienced member will probably be able to tell you whether there is a quick fix or if it's beyond help. Good luck.

IF the geometry of the blade is Proper,IF the scales are made properly,IF the Pinning was done Properly,The blade should center dead nutz between the scales at the toe of the blade,If not than something is defective.JMO

Originally Posted by JSmith1983

The "edge" should not touch the scales at all.

Originally Posted by ecormier

surely you mean bevel, all of my blades touch both scales (near the spine when fully closed)

Originally Posted by sharptonn

As closing most razors, one side of the blade is going to hit the scale before the other. As long as it closes good, I would say not a problem. If you suspect the blade is warped, send it back.

[QUOTE=pixelfixed;1460213]IF the geometry of the blade is Proper,IF the scales are made properly,IF the Pinning was done Properly,The blade should center dead nutz between the scales at the toe of the blade,If not than something is defective.JMO



I think we have a misunderstanding here. Sure, the blade might contact the scales with the spine when closed but for the edge to contact the scales is not normal! A normal straight razor should center correctly!
Like pixelfixed said, "IF the geometry of the blade is Proper, IF the scales are made properly, IF the Pinning was done Properly, The blade should center dead nutz between the scales at the toe of the blade, If not than something is defective.JMO"

First off, it is a new razor I just received yesterday. I was looking at it a little closer and the scales took odd to me, but it being my first razor, I dont know whats normal. Thanks for all replies. It really helps with my next step. I think im going to send it back. I spoke to the company and they were very polite and seemed like they wanted to keep me happy. I told them the issue and he said because it has wooden scales warping is normal and if it doesn't touch the edge that I souldnt worry about it. He assured me that it had a look over before it was sent out but still left the option to send it in to be looked over again.

Sorry I cant figure out how to rotate these pics.

[QUOTE=engine46;1460218]

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

IF the geometry of the blade is Proper,IF the scales are made properly,IF the Pinning was done Properly,The blade should center dead nutz between the scales at the toe of the blade,If not than something is defective.JMO



I think we have a misunderstanding here. Sure, the blade might contact the scales with the spine when closed but for the edge to contact the scales is not normal! A normal straight razor should center correctly!
Like pixelfixed said, "IF the geometry of the blade is Proper, IF the scales are made properly, IF the Pinning was done Properly, The blade should center dead nutz between the scales at the toe of the blade, If not than something is defective.JMO"

To get to the facts. ALL properly made straights have the blade touch the scales. The edge/bevel should not. The OP did not specify whether the edge hit or not nor if the razor was new. By his latest post and pics, it is new and the poor blade fit is egregious enough I would return it.

I will stand by my statement that virtually all razors hit one scale or the other first (its just a matter of degree)

[QUOTE=Splashone;1460247]

Originally Posted by engine46

To get to the facts. ALL properly made straights have the blade touch the scales. The edge/bevel should not. The OP did not specify whether the edge hit or not nor if the razor was new. By his latest post and pics, it is new and the poor blade fit is egregious enough I would return it.

I will stand by my statement that virtually all razors hit one scale or the other first (its just a matter of degree)

Sorry, if the toe of any of my blades hits the scale,it gets fixed to the point it is perfectally centered.
The last pic just posted,looks really bad

my thought is this !! you spent good $ on a NEW razor , and with being your first razor and noticing a issue , I would send it back if you were not happy and they would accept it back .. I maybe picky but when I purchase quality I hope my product arrives with nothing but beauty , but if your edge isn't hitting and you don't mind the appearance or feel then I guess congrats on your first razor and welcome to SRP

The razor in the picture would not in any way be acceptable to me as a new purchase. There is an obvious, abnormality with it and I would not be happy with it at all. Glad you are getting it straightened out.

Here it is rotated ;
looks like it is skewed. If you post a pic, like the ones pixelfixed posted, with the blade just entering the scales ...... not all the way in, it would be easier to see if there is a fix needed.