Gold Dollar 208 -v- Titan ACRM-2 T.H.60 - Physical Comparison

[rbscebu]

	Gold Dollar 208 (2020 make)​	Titan ACRM-2 T.H.60 (2021 make)​
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Cost (2022) including worldwide shipping	US$ 8	US$20
Country of Manufacture	China (PRC)	Taiwan
Blade Material	High carbon steel	High carbon steel + some Cr
Blade Hardness	57 to 58 RHC	59 to 60 RHC
Edge Length	69mm (2.72")	69mm (2.72")
Blade width	21mm (6/8)	21mm (6/8)
Spine Thickness	6.18mm (0.24")	6.36mm (0.25")
Bevel angle	19.5°	19.8°
Grind	Half hollow	Half hollow
Blade Thickness (at top of bevel)	0.20mm (0.008")	0.28mm (0.011")
Smile	About 1mm (0.04")	About 1mm (0.04")
Stabiliser	Yes, single only both sides	None
Point	Dutch (round)	Dutch (round)
Jimps	Underside of shank only	Underside of shank only
Tail Length (opened 270°)	22mm (0.87")	21mm (0.83")
Scales	Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic, injection moulded	Madagascan mahogany or African black-wood timber
Spacer	Integral with scales moulding	Timber, parallel
Pins	Nickel alloy riveted, one at each end	Copper alloy riveted, one at each end
Scales thickness	11mm (0.43") max near pivot pin	14.5mm (0.57") max ¼ length from pivot
Scale width at shank/tail	12mm (0.47")	14mm (0.55")
Overall length	163mm (6.42") closed 249mm (9.80") open 180°	161mm (6.38") closed 248mm (9.76") open 180°
Overall height (closed)	26mm (1.02")	25.5mm (1.00")
Mass	55g (1.9oz)	66g (2.3oz)
Balance (opened 180°)	31mm (1.22") from pivot pin towards blade	9mm (0.35") from pivot pin towards blade

 

[aussie]

Wow you went to a lot of work to compare these two razors! I am surprised at the difference in weight. Perhaps the difference lies with the scales?

 

[rbscebu]

Wow you went to a lot of work to compare these two razors! I am surprised at the difference in weight. Perhaps the difference lies with the scales?

I agree. The balance point reinforces the assumption that the scales cause the lighter overall mass.

 

[Seelector]

Nice summary @rbscebu. I've never used a Gold Dollar but can confirm that Titan makes a nice razor that looks more expensive than its price point. Mine shaves well, although I prefer a smaller bevel angle.

 

[Lightcs1776]

Great details. I would probably try the Titan if I were to choose between the two, simply because of the scales.

 

[rbscebu]

Nice summary @rbscebu. I've never used a Gold Dollar but can confirm that Titan makes a nice razor that looks more expensive than its price point. Mine shaves well, although I prefer a smaller bevel angle.

I agree with you on prefering a more acute bevel angle. Having a bevel angle like the 208 or the T.H.60 tends to give a more forgiving edge when shaving and still shaves very well.

That is why I recommend a relatively obtuse bevel angle for beginners. As a beginner develops their SR technique, they can move on to SRs with more acute bevel angles (at higher prices). The GD/Titan can then be PIFed on to another worthy gentleman or lady.

 

[Kyle89]

You know what, this whole time I didn't even know my 208 was a half-hollow razor. Thanks for compiling that. Always liked the look of some of the Titan scales.