Don't worry, your Ikon handle is 316 stainless steel. Handles are relatively easy to make and the price reflects this. Heads are much more complicated and, thus, cost more. Ikon make some pretty good aluminium heads which are worth looking at.
Why would i want a stainless steel razor?
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I find it ironic that Merkur hail from Solingen, the heart of the German Steel industry, and don't use steel in their razors. I tend to have nothing to do with Merkur but I know some people like their products. We are all different.
Cool, thank you for the information. It feels good to know that at least my razor handle is the real deal. The Tech seems to be aluminum and it's pretty affordable but it sounds like it's pretty aggressive, so it might not necessarily be the best option for me. I've actually had my eye on an upcoming adjustable that looks like it will be totally stainless steel, so I'll get a quality razor and I won't ever have to worry about it being too aggressive or too mild.
I'm sorry. I must be having a senior moment (86). I tried to find any references in old literature to SS and failed. I tried looking for some words on my Futur and only succeeded in dropping it and cutting my thumb badly when I grabbed for it.
Tobyc, you've convinced me that the futur is chrome played, and I know it's made of zamak, but just fyi that fact that it is chrome plated doesn't, in and of itself, prove that it is not made of stainless steel. Exhibit A is the feather AS-D2, which, although made of stainless steel, is plated with a thin layer of chrome.
Why?
Apparently it can be done, but it's a very uncommon practice.
http://www.finishing.com/480/52.shtml
So, why I havent mastered this thing yet, and after 4 or 5 shaves I have already upgraded to a 34c, I think you caught my attention with the wolfman. I am just curios as to how much a high demand razor like that will cost a guy. I fully expect to do this until I get it or die, but I have only been on B&B a few days, trying to soak it all in. I think I am seeing two different kinds of users, those that have lots of ladies and choose what they want for the day. Then there are the, I found my mate and she is my go to everyday. I am the go to everyday type, so when I nail this I want one razor for me, and to teach my kids , and theirs , and theirs( I know, Noah must have had a razor like that). So much to learn, so late to the game.
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Probably just Japanese attention to detail.
I can find nothing to support your claim, got a link?
No, it isn't.
Yes, it is.
The manufacturer says it is. Tobyc, this had been discussed previously on the forum fairly extensively. One of our members contact the manufacturer and received a letter verifying that it was, in fact, chrome plated. The reason, I don't know. If you search this topic you should be able to find it.
As I said before. "Probably just Japanese attention to detail".
Really? Where? Not on the manufacturer's website, that's for sure. (http://www.sekiedge.com/feather-stainless-steel-double-edge-razor)
If true, they should use brass instead. Once plated you can't tell what it's made from, and it would have more weight. It would also be cheaper for them and us to use brass, and there would be more finishing options. There is no good reason to use stainless steel if you're going to plate it. Brass is the better choice.
It's difficult to properly source and quote on my phone but these are email replies to various people that asked about the plating in the past:
"Thank you very much for your e-mail dated February 18, 2012 through our
website.
We very much appreciate your interest in our all stainless steel razor, and
we are pleased to inform you that the surface treatment of this razor is
matted chrome-plating just as you mentioned, and that is also what is meant
in Japanese description in the website.
Thank you very much again for your interest in our products.
Best regards,
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Tsuyoshi Ishiyama
FEATHER SAFETY RAZOR CO., LTD.
OVERSEAS TRADE DIVISION"
and
"Dear Mr. (me),
Thank you very much for your email of February 23, 2016.
Regarding your inquiry about plating on AS-D2 razor, as you pointed out, it has a chrome finish over top of the stainless steel. Although the original AS-D1 was already discontinued, the AS-D2 and the ongoing AS-D2 both have the same plating. We hope this information will be helpful for you.
Again, thank you very much for contacting us.
Best regards,
Yuji Soya Overseas Trade Division (contact info removed)"
"Thank you very much for your e-mail dated February 18, 2012 through our
website.
We very much appreciate your interest in our all stainless steel razor, and
we are pleased to inform you that the surface treatment of this razor is
matted chrome-plating just as you mentioned, and that is also what is meant
in Japanese description in the website.
Thank you very much again for your interest in our products.
Best regards,
=================================
Tsuyoshi Ishiyama
FEATHER SAFETY RAZOR CO., LTD.
OVERSEAS TRADE DIVISION"
and
"Dear Mr. (me),
Thank you very much for your email of February 23, 2016.
Regarding your inquiry about plating on AS-D2 razor, as you pointed out, it has a chrome finish over top of the stainless steel. Although the original AS-D1 was already discontinued, the AS-D2 and the ongoing AS-D2 both have the same plating. We hope this information will be helpful for you.
Again, thank you very much for contacting us.
Best regards,
Yuji Soya Overseas Trade Division (contact info removed)"
Either my Feather AS-D2 is chrome plated or they bead blasted the surface. It certainly resembles nothing of the many other "in the raw" stainless finished products I own, including my ATT R1. My suspicion is that it is hard chromed.
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The communications from the Feather razor company (several emails above) is very interesting.
All I can say is if I would buy a stainless steel razor I would not want it covered in chrome or whatever. I'm somewhat of a purist at heart, and I personally would want to enjoy the beauty of the natural stainless steel. I have a drawer filled with chromed razors, and I don't really need another one.
It also reminds me that I have beautiful hardwood floors in my home. I would not want to cover them with beautiful wall to wall carpeting.
All I can say is if I would buy a stainless steel razor I would not want it covered in chrome or whatever. I'm somewhat of a purist at heart, and I personally would want to enjoy the beauty of the natural stainless steel. I have a drawer filled with chromed razors, and I don't really need another one.
It also reminds me that I have beautiful hardwood floors in my home. I would not want to cover them with beautiful wall to wall carpeting.
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