Thread: no longer closing in centre of scales

Would anyone with experience pinning and restoring like to have a look at this razor for me? Will post wherever. Is a lovely razor and would love to have it in working order. Would also like opinion on sharpening. The razors sent for restoration were meant to be my benchmark of a shave ready edge while I learn to hone myself. Now with seemingly shoddy work done on restoration, would like an expert opinion.

Originally Posted by dmnc

And yes it is a bullseye looking head.

This verifies my thought

These are newer single sided pins, it is basically a Nail and a double Crush style washer..

It limits the adjustments that can be done to center the razor.
With the older dual sided peens you have essentially 4 points of adjustment, contrary to what many believe it is NOT simply banging on one side to move the razor, it is careful directional tapping to move the razor in the direction you want it to go..
With the old style of peening that is nearly unlimited and you have more freedom of adjustment, with the new pins and the new bolts you are much more limited..

Done rambling, it becomes self evident when you sit down with a razor and hammer and a razor needs to move in a direction that is opposite of the abilities of the pins

gssixgun would you like to have a look at the razors I had restored for me? To give me a professionals opinion on the honing and to pin them in a decent fashion. Am in germany at the moment, but do not mind paying postage to U.S. for proper job. Cannot thank you enough for your good advice. Cheers also to everyone who weighed in.