Need Cadre input: Okay. Okay. Okay. I may be OCD. What is your preferred material for DE and SE modern razors?

[bosch]

After my brain event in May 2023, it became apparent that my shaving days w/ DE and SE razors might be limited.

As such, I started to pare down my collection to those on the list below. It appears that I prefer SE/DE razors made from 316L SS. It seems to me that I can still move on all of the non-316L razors leaving 9. These are the razors I reach for most. Even w/ 9, this is a 1st world problem.

What are your thoughts? Do you have a preferred metal for SE/DE razors? Or, is this a crazy thought by an old guy with too much time to contemplate such mundane questions? As always, thanks ahead of time. Ciao!

 

[GearNoir]

I prefer stainless or nickel for plated brass. Not picky as long as the surface doesn’t stain too bad with regular use.

 

[Spider]

I don't even pay attention to what the razors are made of. I really don't think that matters to the shave. More how the razor holds up to time and abuse. I just prefer to pick razors based on how they shave and for me the milder razors rule. I love my feather AS-D2, but I love the Gillette Tech almost as much. The Mergress is right up there among my favorites too, but it's nearly equal to the Merkur 34HD. The Fatboy will always be my favorite adjustable.

 

[MarkB]

I really don't have a "preference". I have (and use) all types. The only kind of razors I don't like are the ones made of aluminum. Way too light.

 

[Spider]

The only kind of razors I don't like are the ones made of aluminum. Way too light.

I love a good light razor. The Yuma weighs 28 g loaded and it's one of my favorites!

 

[ShawnF]

Not really concerned with materials, but I like a heavier razor. Even after 15 or so years, I still tend to push with a light razor where a heavier razor "feels" like it cuts without effort.

 

[ED3054]

Don’t overthink it. Have Fun & Enjoy.


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[BrisketGuy]

I prefer heavier razors, so because of that most of my favorite razors are stainless. Rockwell T2 adjustable, Rockwell 6S, Yates Precision Manufacturing Winning and build your own. . But gotta love my Gillette Fatboy. Have a Henson ++ that shaves ok. But tend to push with it because I can barely feel it too light.

 

[Quijote]

I tend to prefer heavier razors, stainless or brass, but I will shave with whichever I have ready. The 2 with blades in them right now are my old type and gem featherweight. They are both light and I have no complaints.

 

[AshleyC]

My order of preference is:

Stainless
Plated brass
Plated Zamak
Aluminum

I don't yet have anything titanium, but I own or owned razors in all these materials and use them all with equal enthusiasm.