Thread: Replacing Rubber Tang Grip on EPBD

I'd try putting a thin coat of rubber cement under both ends, all the way around. Maybe applied with a toothpick. I will should stop the rip from gettting bigger, and will probably stop water from getting under it.

Two issues can arise with any of the rubber grips used for handles. It tears or it can completely loosen up with use and age. So far I haven't seen any EPBD with the rubber removed. I've seen a few Bergischer Löwe that had theirs removed. I wouldn't know of anything that would match the original and or at least look aesthetically good. I would suggest using some waterproof epoxy and make sure the tear gets sealed. I spray mine once in a while with silicone spray to preserve the rubber. Also replacing the grip with another one would mean dismantling the razor from the scales.

Originally Posted by Maximilian

So far I haven't seen any EPBD with the rubber removed.

Mine has, Max. The jimps continue top & bottom & you'd never know it was there, except for the slight relief in the original scales to allow for it.

Originally Posted by ben.mid

Mine has, Max. The jimps continue top & bottom & you'd never know it was there, except for the slight relief in the original scales to allow for it.

Can you post us a picture? I'd love to see how it looks.

Of course. Bad light, worse photographer!
As you can see, it's far from NOS, but it is shiny, & in far better nick than the photo's imply.

Originally Posted by ben.mid

Of course. Bad light, worse photographer!
As you can see, it's far from NOS, but it is shiny, & in far better nick than the photo's imply.

That doesn't look to bad on the EPDB. I had expected for it to look like a skeleton.

Thanks guys for all the replies. Some very good info, ideas and links.

Does anyone know where to get a replacement BL grip? It might fit the EPBD.

Originally Posted by JeffE

Does anyone know where to get a replacement BL grip? It might fit the EPBD.

Contact Dovo? The shank on the BL is far smaller than the EPBD, but if warmed you may get it on. It'll still trap water though.

I've seen a Puma with the rubber missing. The shank was relieved in that area and would make it very difficult to shave with it. Sorry, the razor was not mine and I don't have access to it to get a picture. Just think if it as a rim w/o the tire. I don't know if you razor would have the same issue. To replace it Google "vulcanizing rubber". To repair it you may want to consider RTV.: Amazon.com: Permatex 81158 Black RTV Silicone- 3-Ounce: Automotive

As a Tool and Die Maker I have worked with both. It's too much detail for me to post but the info is available on line with some searching.

Yes I have heard about puma with the rubber missing. I think there was a thread on Badger and Blade about replacing it. I also saw a Puma where it was replaced successfully, let me get the links for you.

It's not a great thread (actually it is terrible - not very informative, still something there) but here it is anyway:

Puma Rubber Grip - Badger & Blade

And this is what the final product looked like so it can be done:

FS: Tanifuji and Puma - Badger & Blade