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  1. 07-12-2008, 05:30 PM #1
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    Default carbon steel or stainless

    So what does everybody prefer and why ?

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    I prefer both. I like Carbon because it's easy to hone, I like stainless because they tend to stay sharp longer and resist rust. (my travel razor is stainless).


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    [quote=pitts;236062]So what does everybody prefer and why ?

    I like old razors pre 1920 I don't think they had Stainless then. The old ones are easy to put a good edge on with a 4000 / 8000 Norton.
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  4. 07-12-2008, 06:11 PM #4
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    I've always preferred the edge I can get with carbon.
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    the steel doesn't matter to me much, the razor does.
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    Another vote for carbon steel - but I have some very nice SS razors as well
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  7. 07-12-2008, 10:22 PM #7
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    I have no preference. A good razor is a good razor.
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  8. 07-13-2008, 12:53 PM #8
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    Carbon steel for me. It feels better on my skin.
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  9. 07-13-2008, 01:23 PM #9
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    Carbon steel for me too.
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