Thread: Razor Differences

I know a lot of people ask about what the "best" razor is, or if "Razor X" is better than "Razor Y." The answer universally given is that "it depends and is up to personal taste." I understand this answer, but it is still frustrating for someone who is trying to get into this to hear that when they come for advice. Through more research and conversations, I've found what I think will work for me.

I think I've found another way to ask this question that will help future people that are in the position that I was in, because it will hopefully garner some answers that will be useful in the decision-making process. Here goes...

What are some of the general characteristics of some of the common current brands of razors, such as TI, Dovo, Boker, Hart, etc? For example, which are generally lighter in hand or heavier? Are they all balanced equally, or are some balanced more towards one end of the blade or the other? What other things can be attributed to a particular brand? I know that many makers have a wide selection of blades, but there are also generalizations that I'm sure can be made (with some exceptions). With this information, someone who says "I think I'd like a blade that feels heftier" could look here and explore those blades that are described as having more heft in the hand. This information would also help me pick out future blades, since I've only ordered my first.

Thanks!