That is how Mostochlegmash make all their blades. Same with Rapiras. That assymetry is intended. On each side of the blade one grind is steeper than the other. Don't worry. I have been using Rapira SS for more than a decade. Everything is fine.11/27/2021
Razor: Muhle R89
Blade: Voskhod Teflon coated (1)
Brush: Razorock Plissoft Monster Synthetic Shaving Brush - 26mm
Pre-Shave: Hot shower
Lather: Stirling Soap Co Naked & Smooth
Aftershave: Dickinson’s Witch Hazel Astringent
Purpose: Dud blade check. 2 packs of 100 were purchased in 2019 and I wanted to verify if they have manufacturing defects. This is a blade selected from the second pack of 100 blades.
No nicks: 5
No irritation: 5
Closeness: 4.5
Smoothness: 5
Score: 9.75/10
No nicks, no irritation, close and smooth. Shave result is DFS+.
I did observe significant asymmetry of the grind with cheater assisted naked eyes. The asymmetry did not appear to impact the shave quality.
Conclusion: this blade is not a dud.
YMMV
This is good to know. Thanks!That is how Mostochlegmash make all their blades. Same with Rapiras. That assymetry is intended. On each side of the blade one grind is steeper than the other. Don't worry. I have been using Rapira SS for more than a decade. Everything is fine.