Thread: To rescale, or not to rescale...

That is the question...

I've got a Krusius Bros. KB Extra #67 that looks as thjough it was re-pinned at the pivot at some point in time (at least).
The scales in both sides at the pivot look as though they were ground a bit, possibly to de-pin? The scale ends at the piovot end have also been reshaped, possibly because of a break?
So. I reshaped the heel end of the scales, and made both ends match somewhat..
It doesn't look bad as is, but it's no longer original... and there are those small gouges by the pivot pin.
Originally, I thought this was a candidate for new scales.. Something a bit fancier, but I'm torn.
I understand both sides of the arguement... Try to keep these old shavers as near original as possible... Or, do whatever pleases me, and give it new life in new clothes...

I'm up in the air about it, and open to suggestions...

What would you do??

Me personally, If the scales are usable (they look like they are), dont rescale it. Get a blade that is in usable conditin with scales that have no life left in them and make that a pretty razor. The old fix it mans saying, "If it isnt broke, dont fix it".

I like the snub nose look of those scales. They have the best of both worlds, they are the original scales and they are unique.

Originally Posted by jdog006

I like the snub nose look of those scales. They have the best of both worlds, they are the original scales and they are unique.

I agree -- it's not a great picture but those look to be attractive and a little elegant original scales; I say keep 'em.

In general my feeling is, if the razor is some high dollar collectable or something with sentimental value keep it as is or if the scales are programmed to the blade.

However for plain jane scales of common material and a normal working razor I think worn or beat or ugly scales are just that. If you can rehab them fine otherwise replace them.

Seeing as you have quoted the Bard himself, it is only fitting that the original lines he penned when he dropped his Butler's Keen razor be remembered:

"To rescale, or not to rescale: that is the question:
Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer
The dings and farrows of outrageous repinning,
Or to take tools against a scale of troubles,
And replace or mend them? To drill: to unscale;
No more; and by unscaling to say we end
The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks
That razors are heir to, 'tis a consummation
Devoutly to be wish'd. To not drill, to not unscale;
To keep: perchance to dream: ay, there's the rub;
For in that sleep of razordom what dreams may come
When we have shuffled off this mortal coil,
Must give us pause..."

An age-old dilemma indeed.

Regards,
Neil

Originally Posted by Neil Miller

Seeing as you have quoted the Bard himself, it is only fitting that the original lines he penned when he dropped his Butler's Keen razor be remembered:

"To rescale, or not to rescale: that is the question:
Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer
The dings and farrows of outrageous repinning,
Or to take tools against a scale of troubles,
And replace or mend them? To drill: to unscale;
No more; and by unscaling to say we end
The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks
That razors are heir to, 'tis a consummation
Devoutly to be wish'd. To not drill, to not unscale;
To keep: perchance to dream: ay, there's the rub;
For in that sleep of razordom what dreams may come



When we have shuffled off this mortal coil,
Must give us pause..."

An age-old dilemma indeed.

Regards,
Neil

Very nicely done!
And, as I study your adaptation further, perhaps the answer to my dilemma will become crystal clear..

Thank you!

I think the real question is do you want to rescale the blade? If you do, then go ahead, its your razor. If not, then just keep on keeping on.

If you do rescale it, keep the old scales, washers, and wedge. Carefully drill out the old rod. This way, if you want to revert you have all the original parts.

The best part is that its a KB Extra. Not like you have to worry about ruining an expensive razor with taking it apart.