BullGooseShaving and their own Asylum 17-4.....

Phil posted on TSN that he is issuing a full refund on the 100 razors purchased, as something happened in machining from the final prototype and the finished product

The guy who sold one of these razors for $255 will have to refund the buyer in full because Phil is refunding the seller. So the story that the seller's wife got made because he bought an expensive razor was totally bogus to put it mildly.

Its funny the guy gets the razor (probably tried it out) had no idea it was a machining problem and promptly sells it the next day. Technically the razor was used but he probably thought one time doesn't consitutue used. As far as going through hard times if things were that bad you don't go and spend $250 for a razor. No doubt like most of us we have more then one.

Really bad form, dude. Lots of baseless assumptions, accusations, and general sticking your nose where it doesn’t belong.

So I hated to waste a beautiful razor so I paired the Top cap and handle with my Timeless.95 Ti dual comb. It stepped up the blade feel and efficiency but was still very smooth. I got a great WTG, XTG shave

Phil posted on TSN that he is issuing a full refund on the 100 razors purchased, as something happened in machining from the final prototype and the finished product

The guy who sold one of these razors for $255 will have to refund the buyer in full because Phil is refunding the seller. So the story that the seller's wife got made because he bought an expensive razor was totally bogus to put it mildly.

There were two parties to that transaction: the buyer and the seller.  You're neither.  I'm the buyer, and I have no problem with how this happened.  LuvWetShavin already gave me a refund, just like he said (not that it's any of your business).  In fact, I wasn't even aware there was an issue until LuvWetShavin PM'd me to let me know he was refunding me because of the machining problem.

So I hated to waste a beautiful razor so I paired the Top cap and handle with my Timeless.95 Ti dual comb. It stepped up the blade feel and efficiency but was still very smooth. I got a great WTG, XTG shave

How long is the handle on this new razor? It looks longer than the original. Great idea!

80mm. It's the one thing I dislike about the original 17-4. I just enjoy the balance of the 90mm much more on a stainless razor.

Is anyone thinking of trying to “fix” their Asylum 17-4?  I’ve been giving it some thought and one person (a DFS member and very talented and successful razor designer/maker) has helpfully suggested either (1) retaining a local machine shop or (2) building some sort of a “jig” for working down the safety bars on the baseplate down to the originally intended spec.  I’m intrigued, and frugal (selectively), and close to retirement.  So I’m presently considering using the cross-cut sliding fence on the working surface of my very old Craftsman table saw.  With the saw blade fully retracted (of course!), and the razor baseplate somehow firmly secured (at the correct angle, relative to the tabletop) to the cross-cut slide mechanism, I could achieve fairly precise linear movement for working the piece. A sharpening stone, rather than sandpaper, if somehow firmly affixed to the tabletop parallel to the slide, would provide a stable abrasive surface. (Maybe secure the sharpening stone to an unused but straight piece of hardwood flooring, and then clamp that whole thing to the tabletop).  That could provide the two needed elements of the jig.  Comments/ideas are welcome.  [There’s 100 potentially good razors out there]!

SRZ65LE#31 I'm wondering how to know a correct angle one would use, and how far the file, cut, sand  etc... it down ? I've not examined other base plate bevels and doubt my inexpensive calipers would help much. Just thinking about this.

Edit: I'm thinking 17-4 must be very tough to sand etc. 

So I have a 17-4 coming to me now. I'll probably end up butchering it but I will see what to possibly do about grinding/filing it for entertainment when it arrives.......

I got my refund quite awhile ago, but never any shipping information. Didn't he say that those who ordered one would still receive the faulty razor?

I think it depends on WHEN you ordered it. I was (probably) the last one to order one (NOT a pre-order) and all the issues with the razor came to light BEFORE mine was able to be shipped. I was also one of the first to get a refund. So, I am very glad to get a refund and NO razor (I never got a shipping notice, obviously).
If I were Phil, I would have done the same thing. .... Botton Line: Be glad you got a refund!