Thread: We all know size matters...

...but what about the scales? I'm looking to buy a new razor (after having learned on a cheapie starter) and my research has turned up a plethora of handle materials: plastic, wood, stainless steel, resin, ivory, faux-ivory, etc.

I don't want to know what you find aesthetically pleasing; I can judge aesthetics on my own. What scales material is the best - functionality wise - and why?

***Be reasonable here, I'm probably not going to find a SR with scales made of compressed armadillo hide, regardless of how "unbelievably incredible" you think it is

Grip, Weight, Maintenance, Durability, and any other argument you can think of should be included!