Thread: What would one expect from a better razor?

Thanks for the reply, ace.

It probably is my inexperience as at almost every new shave I feel pretty clear improvements to my technique, be it stropping, ensuring the face is wet enough, starting with the more sensitive areas and finishing with the more "resistant" ones, etc.

Still, the initial question remains, why do people "upgrade" and what exactly are the improvements to be expected from a "better" razor?

a quality razor is a quality razor,are no upgrades, all is how you care for it,wellcome to SRP.read and learn.

It depends on what you call "better". If by better you mean one that is more suitable to your taste in size, jimping, tip design or ornamentation then yes there is an up grade to a better razor. If you mean by spending more to get a better quality shave then I would say no, you can't buy a hugely better shave. Personally, I think the biggest part of getting a good shave is from having good technique not buying more expensive gear. Not a thing wrong with getting more expensive gear, it's fun but not strictly necessary. So I guess that is a definite maybe.

Bob

Originally Posted by letomuaddib

Thanks for the reply, ace.

It probably is my inexperience as at almost every new shave I feel pretty clear improvements to my technique, be it stropping, ensuring the face is wet enough, starting with the more sensitive areas and finishing with the more "resistant" ones, etc.

Still, the initial question remains, why do people "upgrade" and what exactly are the improvements to be expected from a "better" razor?

This is why we upgrade, but pretty doesn't make for a better shave, that only comes with time and experience. I know this because i am new here.

There are differences in Steels, Grinds, Hardening and Tempering.. besides all the differences that are only skin deep.. Weight and Balance also play a role in shaving comfort..


These differences are what fuels the chase to own "Wow" razors, luckily they are not equal to all faces..


My version of the perfect razor might not be the same as yours, which makes this sport more interesting all the time, because there is no "Universal Best Razor"

If there was an "Universal Best Razor", SOTD would be really boring.

Originally Posted by Otto

If there was an "Universal Best Razor", SOTD would be really boring.

I agree. The wonderful diversity we have of razors whether currently made or treasures of the past is amazing. This also applies to soaps or creams, strops and hones, etc. If it were not for this SRP would not have existed this long and have been such a wonderful place to share and learn.

Originally Posted by letomuaddib

Thanks for the reply, ace.

It probably is my inexperience as at almost every new shave I feel pretty clear improvements to my technique, be it stropping, ensuring the face is wet enough, starting with the more sensitive areas and finishing with the more "resistant" ones, etc.

Still, the initial question remains, why do people "upgrade" and what exactly are the improvements to be expected from a "better" razor?

So, we really have two questions here, one about the edge and another about higher quality or collectible razors. I can tell you from my experience that custom or collectible razors don't shave very different from less interesting razors, but the enjoyment that comes from using them, handling them and caring for them makes them worth the extra expense.

dovo makes all carbon steel blades such as the best quality out of the same metal. as a matter of fact you cant tell what razor it will be until the etching begins. my best quality and my black star behave the exact same way. however if your beard is particularly tough you may want a stainless steel blade. theyre more difficult to hone and strop(requiring more passes) but the dull slower due to the increased hardness.