Thread: stainless steel blade

In my own experience DOVO stainless blades are pretty good they do take a bit longer on the hones to get shave ready but the edge seems to last a bit longer. But I have to say that I prefer the carbon blades better.Paul

I have mostly carbon razors but I have picked up a few high quality stainless blades and they are very good. As previously mentioned they may take a bit more honing. Some find them to be a harsh shave but I didn't find that to be the case with my particular skin/beard.

The Dovo Stainless blades are actually pretty good. The main difference in honing them for me is to use a few more polishing strokes than for the carbon blades and that usually works fine.

Have fun,

Lynn

+1'ing with Lynn the only difference I have found in the SS honing combination is they like the higher grit stones a little more....

I have heard that some stainless blades can be harsher to shave with, but some are very smooth (Friodurs, Hess). It may be true that stainless blades give less feedback, but it's hard for me to say since my only stainless is a 7/8 Friodur. I can say that she's an amazing shaver; sharp as could be and very smooth on my face.

I haven't done near as much honing as Lynn of gssixgun, but from what little I have done, I have found it harder to appropriately set the bevel on the stainless razors that I have worked with. There is probably a trick that I haven't figured out yet that will help me with this though. Always learning.

A quality blade is just that. I find when properly honed you can't tell the difference between stainless and carbon. I find when a stainless blade starts to deteriorate it will shave harsher than a similar carbon blade. Unsually is just a few extra strokes with stainless to get it honed up over a carbon.

I think alot of people dis stainless because of the tradition thing. reminds me of the watch forums where many will only consider a Swiss watch.

Originally Posted by holli4pirating

I have heard that some stainless blades can be harsher to shave with, but some are very smooth (Friodurs, Hess). It may be true that stainless blades give less feedback, but it's hard for me to say since my only stainless is a 7/8 Friodur. I can say that she's an amazing shaver; sharp as could be and very smooth on my face.

+1 on the stainless Friodur! I have an 8/8. It's my only stainless. Not only that, it is probably my best shaver (I have over 90), and I found it very easy to hone.