Thread: Silver Steel

Ok so i just bought my first razor, its a 1920's piece but is in great condition (still awaiting its arrival). up until now i've been using a shavette which obviously has machined blades - the blade on this new straight is "silver steel" now i claim to know nothing about metals and hence am probably asking a stupid question.. BUT.

What IS silver steel? is it different to stainless steel or just another name? does it make for a good blade, a bad blade? cheap blade, expensive blade? Are there and advantages or disadvantages of a "silver steel" blade, is it softer, requiring more stropping or honing, is it harder?

ANY information would be greatly appreciated.

You newbie from across the pond, Daniel

Here are two links to get you started on Silver Steel lol:

http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...bon-steel.html

http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...ver-steel.html

We now eagerly await rhodium and platinum steels to further enhance our shiny shaving experiences and which will give us a multitude of opportunities to question our metallurgical cognoscenti.

Drive on alloyers, drive on.

exactly what i was looking for thanks!! i just cant wait for it to come in the mail, its like Christmas

I've got two Joesph Elliot Silver steel razors and they are awesome.