Thread: Razor Dilemma

I picked up a Robuso razor, the Saturday razor of the set and have been pondering what to do with it. The scales are slightly warped, but the razor still centers. The only real problem I have with the razor is the heel comes out about 1/16" from the bottom of the scales when closed. It's not anywhere close to shave ready yet, so no cuts from it, but Murphy sucks and once it is shave ready that is going to hurt. Should I replace the scales or is there another way to fix it?

Nice looking razor you've got there. Here are a couple threads about fixing warped scales:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...ed-scales.html
Fixing warped scales - Straight Razor Place Wiki

Thank you much. Upon closer inspection it seems the scales are also off center, AKA one side is higher. Bent pins?

I would try to save the scales.

Since the heel is protruding, you may have to replace the scales. To see if the scales can be kept. Position the blade so that the heel is about 1/16" inside the scales, use felt tip pen to mark the razor where the top of the scales crosses the toe. Measure the razors width at the mark. That is approximately the width of new wedge that should solve the protruding issue. The above links should allow you to fix the warp.

The scales being off center may be more difficult. If you disassemble the razor completely you can check the various possibility's.

Jonathan

Hmmmm, I would be very suspect of those scales, I can't tell just from a pic, but I would really take a close look at those for Cell Rot..

Jonathan, Thank you for the advice. I'm probably going to pull the pins out, trying to save the scales to see what's up.

Glen, They don't smell at all. Are there any other signs I should be looking for? I'm planning on putting new scales on four other razors, so adding one more wouldn't be an extra burden.