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

Is this angle normal? The side of the blade also makes contact with the side of the scale.

Not Really normal,is a defect in construction.

what brand is that

Personally, I'd be making a rather irate phone call to whomever or wherever that razor came from!

BTW - Welcome to the forum!

It is a Dovo "silver steel"

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.

Welcome to the forum. As Pixie said, I'd consider that a manufacturing flaw and would contact whomever you bought it from about resolving the issue. The blade should close in the center of the scales without touching either side.

Bob

Originally Posted by BobH

Welcome to the forum. As Pixie said, I'd consider that a manufacturing flaw and would contact whomever you bought it from about resolving the issue. The blade should close in the center of the scales without touching either side.

Bob

Is it new or used? You also need to make sure it is shave ready & will need a strop if you already don't have one & also need to know how to use it. Also do you have a brush & soap yet?
What part of Houston do you live in? I live in the area & sharptonn does also. Either one of us might be of some help to you.

Originally Posted by GonzalezBJJ

Is this angle normal? The side of the blade also makes contact with the side of the scale.

The blade should not touch the side when closing on a modern new straight razor. A little off center but not touching is ok. After all it is a straight razor and not a pocket knife. Some of the older ones the tang had a slight curve and would need help when closing in other words you just didn't snap it shut. These are delicate and personal tools . From the photo I see I would just use it and take care when closing it. Now that's just my Opinion. and welcome to the sport and place.