What is the blade gap problem? I'm unfamiliar with this.
PILS Stainless Steel Razor...WITH RUST!
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What is the blade gap problem? I'm unfamiliar with this.
My razor had a very uneven blade gap.
Yuck! I have one coming hopefully it's spot on!
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While every PILS razor - or each batch - may be different, my "rusty" razor did not have an issue with the blade gap. The cap of the razor did have a tiny bit of play when it was tightened down, which could give the appearance of having a blade gap issue if it was moved ever so slightly. However, the blade itself had equal exposure on both sizes. Below you can see photos taken shortly after I bought the razor.
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If you are speaking to me, the thought crossed my mind more than once to send it off to be plated in nickel, or possibly rhodium. However, the vendor I bought it from offered to swap it out for a new satin finish stainless model. Should the issue arise again....
Sure it can. It would need to be brushed first, but it can.
CzechCzar
Use the Fat, Luke!
So, out of curiosity, of the various PILS models, would one be particularly less likely to rust that the others?
My Cobra Classic doesn't have any blade gap issues. Why should it though, it's made in the USA.
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Based on where the rust is located I would think the models with at least a plated cap would offer more protection than the stainless steel. I believe your options would be nickel or gold. (Ironically, when I bought the stainless PILS I was thinking I would never have to worry about plating loss, but rust never crossed my mind!) I am still pondering the comment about a PVD coating. Has anyone on this board ever done that with a razor? If so, how expensive is it and do you like it?
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Just noticed this morning that my PILS has the same "rust" issue on the underside of the cap. However, it shaves great. The discoloration is a bit of a bummer but it's so slight ... if I hadn't read this thread I might not even have noticed it.
The vendor I bought it from no longer sells this razor. Wonder why. Anyway, I'll keep an eye on it -- hopefully the "rust" won't spread.
The vendor I bought it from no longer sells this razor. Wonder why. Anyway, I'll keep an eye on it -- hopefully the "rust" won't spread.
hate to be a killjoy, but my parker 71r hasn't discoloured in any way and i don't even dry it most days. I'd kill my vendor if a razor that cost that much discoloured on me. I hope you guys get a decent solution, it looks like a great razor even if it has issues. I guess nothing is perfect.
When did you get the razor? Early on, or is it new?
Bought it in early April from Gentlemen's Best. Is that early on? Ray no longer sells these razors.
Not wanting to take too much of a different direction with this thread but I have a new Feather SS razor and I just shake off the water and put it away with the blade still in it (SS blades), so far no marking at all. Should I be doing this or taking the blade out and drying it properly............or is the Feather a different animal? Has anybody had a Feather rust yet? The reason I got the SS razor was so I could be slack and not worry about it too much...........
Cheers
Anthony
Cheers
Anthony
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