Heavier or Lighter Razor

[huntmol]

Do you prefer a very heavy razor (Merkur 38C, Vision) or a lighter one (Gillette Superspeeds)? Why?

I find lighter razors to be more easily maneuverable, while heavy razors give a more effortless "zero pressure" shave, since they are heavy enough to really do all the work.

 

[ambrose]

I like light weight speed demons

 

[kevtex]

Lightweight razors for me. Super Speeds, Rockets, and Parats.

 

[Newfie]

I prefer heavier, but with a nice knurl.

Just feels better in my hand.

 

[DE Shaver]

I prefer heavier, but with a nice knurl.

Just feels better in my hand.

I prefer the weightier razors. Regardless if it's true or not but to me lightness often connotates to flimsiness when it comes to tools.

 

[pz93c]

Weightier.

 

[texbilly]

Heavy - they do some of the work for you.

 

[stoopidhead]

i use heavier razors when i have time, i like some good heft. when i'm in hurry however, it's nice to be able to go a bit quicker with something like a superspeed and not be to worried about slicing myself up.

 

[Uncle Erik]

Heavy razors. I find that I can let the razor do the cutting while I tend to press a little with the flyweight ones. Pressure usually leads to nicks and razor burn for me. YMMV, of course.

 

[Wingnut]

I'm getting to be a lightweight fan myself. Although I have and like my flare-tip SS's & Slims, my favorite razor these days is the lowly black-handled Super Speed, aka "Little Black Beauty". It's light and maneuverable - kind of like driving a sports car around my face, but I long for a longer handle.

As you can see from my sig line, I'm thinking that the long-handled Black Beauty might combine both the lightness and maneuverability of my SS with the adjustability and handle length of my Slim. Anyone out there have a nice one you'd like to part with?

 

[pz93c]

Maybe something non adjustable, like a Knack?

 

[Stubblefield]

I have both the Aristocrat #16 (72g) and the plastic-tipped Schick Krona (35g) and they both shave great.

So no preference.

Now if we were to discuss blades . . .

 

[Greybeard]

I usually like heavier razors. I find them more comfortable and better balanced. I also have a lightweight Krona and a lightweight Tech that I like as well because I find them very maneuverable.

 

[mark_mw]

Weight gives a DE razor part of its effectiveness, along with blade gap - something weenie razors have neither of, as they glide effortlessly over your face (AND BEARD)

 

[STLMike]

Got to go with heavy so far. I usually reach for my 38C. Latley I've been trying out a couple of Gillettes I picked up from an antique site. The 30's open comb Gillette is shaving pretty well but I have to say I end up missing the weight of the 38C.

 

[hipfan]

I think I fall more into the lightweight category, with an additional preference for head-heavy overall balance. I like a light handle so that I can get better feedback as I shave, and it just feels better to me. Put another way, with a heavy handle, I guess I feel more detached from the shave. I don't get that instant feedback through the razor, and it's bothersome.

Admittedly though, I have only about 4 months experience with DE shaving, so my preferences probably still are being formed.

 

[figaro_black]

I prefer heavier razors, definitely. They just lay better in my hand, glide easier across my skin, shave closer without any pressure. They simply work for me.

 

[sandmountainslim]

Heavy.
I always shaved with light ones until I got the Bull Mastiff handle for my Old Type and MAN whatta difference! Love the extra heft.
Wp

 

[moodymick]

i must admit my preference is for heavy, that said, balance between handle and head is the most important thing for me.

 

[wilsonent]

I am a bit on the fence on this one, use both heavy and light regularly.

Jeff