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Thank you. Sometimes things get read into stuff so my apologies.
It happen today my razor fell off the counter.
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If you look on the bottom of the base plate you will find a letter and number that will tell the year and quarter it was produced in.
My opinion: don't bother with having it repaired. Store it somewhere as a family heirloom piece and buy a new razor. That razor is 70 years old or so. It doesn't owe you anything. It served you and your father very well. Over the span of 7 decades this sort of accident was bound to happen. Accept it and move on.
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I am thinking of doing that.
I say repair it. Even if you do get another razor while the fatboy is out of commission, I think your razor has too much history and sentimental value behind it to just put it on a shelf. Particularly if there is someone you might pass it on to one day.
The problem with repairing these sorts of items is that they always lose their 'magic'. That is to say, it ain't the same razor anymore. It's a 21st century repair with possibly 21st century parts to make it work again. Same with those vintage car repair shows you sometimes see on TV. I never really understood it. I say: accept and move on.
I dont think that’s BRG’s line of work. The razor parts all remain original, nothing is replaced. It’s just a tune up to fix bent parts, stuck mechanisms etc…
I’m with @Wgg2017 on this one. It would be a pity to see that razor with such a family history stocked somewhere.
I say fix it, the razor deserves that after so many years of faithful service.
And you may buy another one and use it less often too. Win win.
Another "fix it" vote from me.... but YOUR vote is the only one that matters.
Clearly your wife owes you not just a new razor, but one in like new condition - no matter what the price. (good luck)
Sorry!!
In your shoes I would try to get the family heirloom fixed.
In your shoes I would try to get the family heirloom fixed.
FEIW, my vote is also for fixing it if it's financially feasible.
The razor is a treasured family heirloom. It deserves to be repaired, even if it never gets used again. If you do end up passing it along to someone, a repaired razor would also be better than one that is in its current uneven condition.
The razor is a treasured family heirloom. It deserves to be repaired, even if it never gets used again. If you do end up passing it along to someone, a repaired razor would also be better than one that is in its current uneven condition.
Assuming that the razor can be repaired, the cost of doing so will likely be in the same ballpark as buying a new adjustable razor. If it was me, I’d have the razor repaired. Of course, that leaves the issue of how to shave in the interim. A few cheap disposable razors would do the trick. Speaking from personal experience, Chris at BRG does outstanding work and deserves all the praise people have given him.
Whichever path you choose.
Happy Shaves
Whichever path you choose.
Happy Shaves
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I will let you all know what I decide.
If you love the razor get it fixed. Buy another one in the meantime as a backup.
You had me at bougie.
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