Hey, I've noticed after looking at lots and lots of razors that there seems to be two camps in the replacement scale world. on both sides, guys having it done and guys doing it themselves. one camp varies their scale shapes, sometimes extremely, and the other camp doesn't, sometimes not at all.

So here is what I'm wondering, those of you that have a strong like for just one type of handle shape, which shape is it (if it isn't already obvious from your collection/work) and what is your reason for sticking with it. Looks? comfort? easy of making?

and the other side, those that vary your tastes in handles. is there a shape you find more comfortable but don't settle on because of aesthetics? or the handles haven't really affected the feel of the razors?

I'll start. For me I of course vary what I have. I think that different blades require different designs to complement them, visually, and I like finding the right pairing. although I have found some handles a bit less comfortable to work with, it is usually in the stropping not when actually shaving. unless the balance is really off.

and although, if you've seen the w&b with the rivets (affectionately dubbed "sasha", I try to name my razors, my wife says I'm nuts) you might not believe this, but I don't like too radical a design either. the balance between design AND comfort has to be there. I see some that look good, but I know from the shape or carving that I the feel would be off for me. Sasha is pretty wild by most standards, but feels and shaves like a dream.

Who's next?

Red