Thread: What makes a good razor ?

I hear often about a Razor X or Y that is good or bad and so on, but lets put aside things like beauty,collecting and so on

What makes a razor a great shaver?
It is just that after being in this site for some time, and seeing AMAZING Lynn's DVD and His collection (drooling ) I hear many say about this or that good or bad

So, How do you tell if a razor is good? I also apply it for buying from E-BAY, Web sites , friends and so on

Fine-grained steel in the hardness range of 55-60ish, a proper angle and an even grind.

I'm probably saying the same thing as Ilija, but for me....

ease of honing, ability to take a good edge and hold it, balance,

....those are probably the main things.

-whatever

-Lou

not been at this long, but apart from it's looks my criteria are :

*easy to hone
*takes a good edge and keeps it
*has good balance
*feels comfortable in my hand

I think the thing that makes the best razor is the most qualified operator of the razor.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

I think the thing that makes the best razor is the most qualified operator of the razor.

Even if the operator is operating a MasterUSA?

I think in my opinion a great razor hones well, holds the sharpness a while, Looks good and is mine....

A true shave master is never limited by the limitations of any razor.

So how's that Zeepk shaving?

Originally Posted by mparker762

So how's that Zeepk shaving?

About as well as the MasterUSA (same razor different brand)