I think its a very tiny pit. Is it worth bothering about? Is it normal for the finish on chrome plated razors to get slightly 'marked' through general wear and tear?Looks like a scratch or a pit?
No (don't worry about it) and Yes (chrome plated razors will show some wear and tear).I think its a very tiny pit. Is it worth bothering about? Is it normal for the finish on chrome plated razors to get slightly 'marked' through general wear and tear?
Jason.
Best reply. Thanks. I think i'm just being overly picky as I know that polished chrome shows marks very easily. Reminds me of my old iPod when the polished back got marked VERY easily. I asked my wife and she said she couldn't see it at all!No (don't worry about it) and Yes (chrome plated razors will show some wear and tear).
Merkurs are plated with a triple process. First copper plating, then nickel, and finally chrome. You know the head is ZAMAK, right?As an overly picky person myself, let me just say, "hello, brother"! Seriously, I don't think it's something to be concerned about, I'm not sure what kind of coating/finishing is put on these days. I'm assuming something chromium based, and it looks like something may have "dinged" the finish a bit. If it were mine and bothering me (likely it would bother me, since I am THAT guy), I'd probably take some Flitz metal polish and try buffing it out with a rag. Nothing aggressive like a dremel or anything like that, but just mild polish to see if it "shines out". If it doesn't come out, I'd just keep an eye on it to see if it spreads.
Thanks for this -- I'm more of a vintage guy....and I didn't know the Merkur head was Zamak. Thanks again!Merkurs are plated with a triple process. First copper plating, then nickel, and finally chrome. You know the head is ZAMAK, right?
Put me on the haters list.
Love to see some pics of your failures. I often hear about them but rarely get to see what you guys are calling failures.Put me on the haters list. I can't believe you have a collection of zamak and don't have many issues. While I've only had half a dozen or so (Gillette, Merkur, Mühle) my failure rate is 100%
Reminds me of my old iPod when the polished back got marked VERY easily. I asked my wife and she said she couldn't see it at all!
Jason.