Printable View
Anyone have any experience with Weber stainless steel DE razors? Seem to be very competitively priced compared to other stainless razors. I have an EJ which was attractive when I bought it 5 months ago, then the chrome began to flake within 45 days. Stainless could be a solution.
bcw:
I have had all three models of the Weber and found them to be superbly made razors that give excellent shaves. The DLC and the ARC are no longer available. The latest model with the polished head, however, is available and worth the price. I used all three with Personna "reds" and received a fabulous shave. Good stuff the Weber.
I agree with Obie on this one. I enjoy my Weber.
Like Obie, I have all three and prefer them with either a Personna Red or Med Prep. These DE's were game changers for me..
While I still have a substantial DE collection, it took a serious reduction when I landed the Webers. All challengers were sold off. The Webers are that good. My DE shaves went completely automatic and frankly, boring as the Webers yield perfect BBS's for me every time. So, I took up straights...
I find all Webers shave exactly the same though only the DLC has that sexy tug...
Well made razors and compared to other SS DE razors they are a bargain. I prefer the wave handle of the three handle styles.
I have on with the bulldog handle and polished head, I'm very happy with it.
I like the Bulldog handle. Seems the handles are always more available than the heads..........:shrug:
Grab one when you can. The current guys doing DE's are all doing a very nice job for sure.
Have fun.
I have the DLC and the new polished head, plus the bulldog handle and the newer wave handle. My go to de for travel and days when I'm in a hurry. Definitely worth the price. I tend to lean towards the weight of the bulldog handle, but only by a hair. Great shavers.
Gee, you guys are getting me excited!
I guess you already know it is a fairly mild razor. In my opinion, it was very similar to my EJ. But, as you said, the stainless steel is a huge plus.
I always struggle with the terminology related to levels of aggression..
On a scale of one to ten, I agree it's aggression is low.. maybe a two. But using the same scale to measure it's efficiency it's a ten.
IMHO, that's a perfect rating. Super smooth & perfect BBS. I consider it the quintessential perfect razor, since there is nothing else I could ask for. Maybe if Michelle Pfeiffer came and shaved for me, it could be better, but, that too is a matter of YMMV.
Gentlemen, I find the Weber slightly more aggressive than Edwin Jagger and a superb closed comb razor all around. Having gone through a wide range of closed comb razors, from Edwin Jagger to Merkur, iKon, Titan, Tradere and scores of others, none has given me as comfortable a shave as the Weber. The open combs are a different subject and not relevant here. Anyway, for me, the Weber in the bulldog handle is a winner. Also, the service from Weber is superb.
I wish the DLC were still being made :(
Treat yourself to the polished version. I have both and the shave of the polished is 99% of the DLC and it's not on the unobtainable list. In many ways, I prefer the polished though... I won't part with the DLC. I have my DE inventory dialed back to the true keepers. My DE RAD has been cured by the Webers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chalito
Ya I think I will. I'm sure if I wanted to, I could duracoat it or something. I actually like the look of the black head with the bulldog handle.Quote:
Originally Posted by MikekiM
Someplace I have a picture of the DLC on a Bob's Razor Works Ultra Light Matte Black Bull Mastiff I sold a few months ago. It was a great looking combo, but it was a little head-heavy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chalito
I prefer the Classic long handles myself...
Bob (RIP) made some great razors,I have two left, both long handle deluxe mastiffs,one a longcomb delux, one a long comb new, the handle is bronze (only one he ever made)Quote:
Originally Posted by MikekiM
It was a great loss to the wet shave community when he passed.Quote:
Originally Posted by pixelfixed
I had amassed a decent amount of his work, the Ultra Light, a few Bull Mastiff Dlx, a Gillette Twist converted to a Bull Mastiff handle, a handle for my Gem SE and a few long handles.. They hadn't been getting use for a variety of reasons, so I found new homes for them, but they certainly were great pieces...
He was a wonderful guy to speak with.. very humble.