It happen today my razor fell off the counter.

[Salty_Shaver]

If this is in the wrong place please forgive me.
I have never in all my shaving years dropped my razor. To day I sat my razor down on my hand towel and my wife grabbed the towel saying I need it have something in my eye. And there it went off the counter on to the floor and my vintage 1950 fat boy is damaged. As you can see one side of the blade guard is higher than the other. It still opens and closes smoothly but one side is a 1 and the other side is right now a six ish. Does anyone know how to fix it or do I need to look for a replacement?

 

[Dave himself]

Hopefully some one will know a fix for this.

 

[Alex Jr]

First you need to identify what part is bent and that can be very misleading.

It may sometimes seem like it’s the safety bar and it’s actually the T bar and so on.

If you love the razor I’d send it to BRG.

 

[Salty_Shaver]

Thanks to both responses. I looked on line and found Razor Emporium. I don’t know much about Razor Emporium but their website says they can repair razors. But I think in the meantime I am going to shop for a new razor. I will get my fat boy repaired eventually because of the sentimental value of it. But any suggestions on a new adjustable razor?
I don’t do acronyms so what’s BRG?

 

[Bsamps]

I’m pretty sure that you can find one of those on the bay for pretty cheap. I’m not into vintage razors but, that’s where I would start if if I was.

 

[Wgg2017]

Terribly sorry to hear about your misfortune. Good luck with both finding a replacement and getting the original repaired.

 

[Salty_Shaver]

I’m pretty sure that you can find one of those on the bay for pretty cheap. I’m not into vintage razors but, that’s where I would start if if I was.

I understand. But it’s not the vintage razor that I like. It’s that the razor belonged to my dad who had it since he joined the Marines in 1950 he gave it to me when I started to shave. That’s what makes it valuable to me.

 

[Darth Scandalous]

I'd talk to the fellow from Back Roads Gold first.

 

[Cal]

I don’t do acronyms so what’s BRG?

Back Roads Gold: their WEBSITE.

Chris (at BRG) repairs razors, send him an email.

And while we're at it, do check out the (Back Roads Gold Appreciation Society) BRGAS thread.

 

[Salty_Shaver]

Back Roads Gold: their WEBSITE.

Chris (at BRG) repairs razors, send him an email.

And while we're at it, do check out the (Back Roads Gold Appreciation Society) BRGAS thread.

Thanks

 

[brucered]

Do NOT send to Razor Emporium.

 

[rockviper]

Do NOT send to Razor Emporium.

... before reading this thread. At least you will then be making an informed decision.

Razor Emporium and Poor Service - READ POST 43

I heard about Razor Emporium from others here at Badger and Blade and read good stuff about them. So I decided to give them a shot and have them restore my Gillette "New" Comb razor for me. Here is what happened with my razor and how Razor Emporium had an opportunity to turn a bad experience...

www.badgerandblade.com

 

[Salty_Shaver]

Do NOT send to Razor Emporium.

Thanks for the advice.

 

[Salty_Shaver]

... before reading this thread. At least you will then be making an informed decision.

Razor Emporium and Poor Service - READ POST 43

I heard about Razor Emporium from others here at Badger and Blade and read good stuff about them. So I decided to give them a shot and have them restore my Gillette "New" Comb razor for me. Here is what happened with my razor and how Razor Emporium had an opportunity to turn a bad experience...

www.badgerandblade.com

Holy guacamole thanks for saving me from a nightmare.

 

[dmshaver]

Holy guacamole thanks for saving me from a nightmare.

Glad we got to you in time. Back Roads Gold provides superb service. Highly recommend.

 

[Salty_Shaver]

Glad we got to you in time. Back Roads Gold provides superb service. Highly recommend.

I am glad to have found this site thanks. I really appreciate it. I might use this tragedy to buy a new razor. and just put up my Gillette on the shelf.

 

[Alex Jr]

I might use this tragedy to buy a new razor.

What? Buy a new razor when you already have one? That’s absurd!






Have you used a tech?

 

[HoosierTrooper]

I understand. But it’s not the vintage razor that I like. It’s that the razor belonged to my dad who had it since he joined the Marines in 1950 he gave it to me when I started to shave. That’s what makes it valuable to me.

The Gillette 195 didn’t come out until 1958, how could he have one in 1950?

 

[Salty_Shaver]

The Gillette 195 didn’t come out until 1958, how could he have one in 1950?

All I know he told me he had it since boot camp. Iam not some bougie that knows all trivia of a razor. So what is your point of pointing that out? Was it to either make me look stupid? Was it to make you feel superior with your knowledge? Or a little bit of both?

 

[HoosierTrooper]

All I know he told me he had it since boot camp. Iam not some bougie that knows all trivia of a razor. So what is your point of pointing that out? Was it to either make me look stupid? Was it to make you feel superior with your knowledge? Or a little bit of both?

Neither. Just for the sake of clarity.