Thread: What makes a razor a "rattler"?

Originally Posted by PapaBull

"Rattlers", originally were thin blades that gave a lot of feedback or "rattled" when they shaved. The "rattlers" in all the lines like Wade and Butchers were the most hollow ground and it's the thin "rattling" grind that distinguished the "Barber's rattler" from "Barber's Use".

I think this hits home. Those of us who prefer stiffer grinds have some in the rotation which are more concave and "rattle" as they cut hairs. An audible noise! I am sure the "Rattler" moniker has been hijacked throughout razor history as a selling point, like "hollow ground", etc. I think it is in reference to the early concave razors versus the old time wedge grinds to point out the "newness" or "modernity" of a blade in order to sell! As long as the "rattle" disappears on the 3rd pass, you have a fine shave! JMHO...get it on....Tom

I almost forgot! THIS is what it's about! Here is a REAL Rattler!

In fact this is REAL rattler