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

Originally Posted by Splashone

Sharpton had it right. The blade is going to hit one side or the other first that is normal, as no razor is perfectly centered or ground. If it is the edge hitting a scale, that is another matter and should not be tolerated.

Thats Normal??

Originally Posted by Splashone

Sharpton had it right. The blade is going to hit one side or the other first that is normal, as no razor is perfectly centered or ground. If it is the edge hitting a scale, that is another matter and should not be tolerated.

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Thats Normal??

pixelfixed is right & it is NOT normal. Sorry, I don't mean to burst your bubble but most razor manufacturers, if their quality control is good, they check their razors before leaving the factory.

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Thats Normal??

Certainly, if you get right down to it. I bet that 99.6% of blades touch one scale or the other first. Get out some very thin feeler stock and check it. Its only a "problem" if the edge hits, up until that it is a matter of aesthetics (greater or lesser degree depending on how bad it is).

If it's new contact the vendor for a replacement. If it's not new you will probably have to have a conversation with the seller.

Originally Posted by Splashone

Certainly, if you get right down to it. I bet that 99.6% of blades touch one scale or the other first. Get out some very thin feeler stock and check it. Its only a "problem" if the edge hits, up until that it is a matter of aesthetics (greater or lesser degree depending on how bad it is).

99.6??????????? none of my blades come close to the scales.

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

99.6??????????? none of my blades come close to the scales.

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

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.