Hello guys!
I was gifted today with a Parker 31R shavette. As soon as I opened it, I noticed that the ink (?) for the most part had washed into the razor itself and that it has a large number of scratches and imperfections and some marks that seem like machining flaws, especially near the edges of the top cap and next to the razor's edge.
I ask thee, owners of the aforementioned razor (I believe it's called SR1 as well), is this normal or has my generous friend bought a used razor as new?
I'll refrain from naming the vendor for the time being just in case this thing is indeed normal.
Thank you all for your time!
Edit: Here are some crappy pics from my cell:
Edit #2: Added somewhat better pictures:
I was gifted today with a Parker 31R shavette. As soon as I opened it, I noticed that the ink (?) for the most part had washed into the razor itself and that it has a large number of scratches and imperfections and some marks that seem like machining flaws, especially near the edges of the top cap and next to the razor's edge.
I ask thee, owners of the aforementioned razor (I believe it's called SR1 as well), is this normal or has my generous friend bought a used razor as new?
I'll refrain from naming the vendor for the time being just in case this thing is indeed normal.
Thank you all for your time!
Edit: Here are some crappy pics from my cell:
Edit #2: Added somewhat better pictures:
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