Thread: Steel now and then

Vintage razors have a soul...............new razors are just new razors.

Originally Posted by Martin103

Vintage razors have a soul...............new razors are just new razors.

Yes but new razors develop a soul as they become your friend, over the years.

Originally Posted by Foxhill

Yes but new razors develop a soul as they become your friend, over the years.

One must have more than one! Personally, I'm looking forward to my new one, the SRP razor; which I look forward to watching it develop character. One day, razors that are new to us may be coveted...

Don't really know why vintage razors seem to be preferred over newly manufactured especially since sought after vintage is at or surpasses the cost of current production razors. Modern steel is at least as good as vintage steel and possibly even better because of advancements in metallurgy. The only possible down side to modern razors is that the grinders may not be as skilled as the old timers were at the art.

I think it has more to do with the thrill of the chase to find something unique and not currently available. The thrill of rehabbing an oldie and putting it back in use. As a bonus it is possible to that at less cost than buying new. Pretty much more rewarding an experience than buying off the shelf. At least it is for me, anyway.

Bob