Quote Originally Posted by jrudd View Post
I have found myself wondering why one straight razor is better than others?

I know that there are generally junk razors from manufacturers using cheap material but I am not referring to them. I am referring to Ralf Aust, Dovo, Thiers-Issard, Boker Straight, and those in that category. I know that scale material and design can make a price difference and thickness/width of blades can also determine price and prefferance but what about material?

Is the forging processes different, is each razor from each manufacturer different from another? I am sure some amount of personal preference comes into play here kind of like the brand of oil someone religiously uses, or the favorite pistol one chooses to carry. Why do some enthusiasts prefer one brand of straight razor over another? Is it just the name, or is there more in play?
I think a lot of is has to do with style, personal preferences, and ultimately brand following.

So whichever you go with, that you find is perfect to you, that price is just right. [emoji3]