@Vanille, absolutely! Chris at razorplate.com is handling it for me. Fwiw, I'm getting the top cap and plate in rhodium, and the handle in black rhodium (more of a charcoal than black).
Nickel plated brass vs stainless
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Good point. I agree brass is much softer and therefore more vulnerable to damage from a drop type situation. Even a brass razor without the teeth might be more susceptible? If a karve were dropped onto a tile or other hard surface it might be more vulnerable to some type of bending or distorting than a similar stainless razor.
Titanium will last longer than either brass or stainless steel
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Yeah a stainless razor will only last approximately 500 years whereas a titanium razor would be good for 1000 years (give or take 100).
That sounds amazing! Looking forward to seeing it.
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Yeah a stainless razor will only last approximately 500 years whereas a titanium razor would be good for 1000 years (give or take 100).
I have a ring, forged aprox. 3000 years ago, still useable.
Adam
It's really all about personal preference.
A couple of things that haven't yet been mentioned: 1) Brass is heavier than stainless steel, and 2) un-plated brass takes on a dark patina over time.
A couple of things that haven't yet been mentioned: 1) Brass is heavier than stainless steel, and 2) un-plated brass takes on a dark patina over time.
@GeronimoWSB, yeah I know. I had misgivings about giving up my beautiful patina on the brass Karve and getting it plated. Still do. Massive respect, and envy, to everyone who keeps their brass patina ongoing.
Personally I prefer nickel plated brass. But then, I am a 100% vintage nut without a single modern razor in the den. YMMV.
Just thinking to replate my old (unknown) razor.
Its full brass, and i quess its plated with basic nickel.
The questions are, is cleaning and replating with nickel, without removing old nickel off, possible?
How about some double coatings, they good ones?
If old nickel most be taken off, what would be most durable coating? This razor is adjustable by simply tightening from handle (like old ones).
Its full brass, and i quess its plated with basic nickel.
The questions are, is cleaning and replating with nickel, without removing old nickel off, possible?
How about some double coatings, they good ones?
If old nickel most be taken off, what would be most durable coating? This razor is adjustable by simply tightening from handle (like old ones).
Rhodium, but it is expensive
True. But if it means being content with just one razor then it's relatively inexpensive!
I have plenty of brass, stainless, aluminum, bronze, Bakelite and some zamack. I love them all but stick with brass threads on zamacks and all is good. I’m not put off by the weight of stainless. If you think CNC is a little heavy, my Fendrihan Mark II is injection molded and a bit lighter than my others that are CNC. Extremely efficient but some people are put off by the pebbled, molded baseplate. Doesn’t bother me and the cap and handle have a mirror like (Not Wolfman) finish.
Keep the stainless ones dry and they are all fine. Actually take 30 seconds to rinse and pat dry all your razors, no matter the material, makes life a lot easier. Never had any tea stains because I’ve always done that. Some also shop for the best grade of stainless for strength and corrosion resistance, probably a lot to that and if you leave you razor on the sink or in the shower wet after shaving, that is important but all of mine, no matter the grade are as good as new because they are dry after I use them.
Keep the stainless ones dry and they are all fine. Actually take 30 seconds to rinse and pat dry all your razors, no matter the material, makes life a lot easier. Never had any tea stains because I’ve always done that. Some also shop for the best grade of stainless for strength and corrosion resistance, probably a lot to that and if you leave you razor on the sink or in the shower wet after shaving, that is important but all of mine, no matter the grade are as good as new because they are dry after I use them.
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There are different techniques for nickel plating, some require complete stripping, others don't. Nickel over nickel usually works, but it can look patchy if the original coating and base metal are not evenly polished.
Adam
Do you think nickel is better as a plate for wear on a razor? I’ve been thinking about platinum because of current prices for one of my razors but wasn’t sure about wear because it is softer than rhodium, which I thought was bulletproof for razor use.
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Plate wear depends on many variables, like usage, cleaning habits and thickness of the plating. Contemporary rhodium/gold/silver is (as far as I know) is thin and applied over nickel, just like chrome, so they will wear down faster than a thicker plate of nickel.
Adam
I’ll take precision-machined stainless over anything plated, any day of the week. I don’t care about shiny razors, just precisely made/durable ones. For me it’s a tool, not jewelry.
Nickel plated brass is pretty sexy though, I’ll give it that!
Nickel plated brass is pretty sexy though, I’ll give it that!
I prefer the weight and feel of brass over SS. SS feels very clinical to me
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