How does blade handle make a difference?
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Do a little reading of razor reviews. Things like blade angle, blade exposure etc are all different from razor to razor.
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This I understand. But the handle doesn't have an impact--that's all a part of the head.
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I agree with this. What about long vs. short handles?
Weight and balance make a huge impact.
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Heavier handles, besides the obvious comfort/feel difference, can affect the shave quality by adding weight to normally very mild razors like the DE89 and in return cause them shave a bit more aggressively, of course you could just add more pressure yourself and achieve the same results. I think it is mostly comfort though, I prefer a heavier, more solid feeling razor. As far as longer handles, that also is a comfort issue and dependent on the shaver, some gents have giant ham fists and small short handles like those that come standard on a 34c/37c or FaTip Piccolo can be uncomfortable or even dangerous to try and shave with.
In my personal experience, I've found that longer handles are more forgiving and are better for new shavers. Whereas shorter handled razors allow experienced shavers to experiment more with the blade angle and pressure.
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Oh, but yes, it sure does!!!
Changing the handle changes the balance. A change in balance makes a difference in how YOU, the blade, and the razor perform on the facial battlefield. Some guys like the balance biased toward the head, some like it off the head. Some blades will perform differently in the same head with different handles.
One of the most interesting differences is with the Gillette Tech head, and the early "fat" handle, which is hollow and light, and the later "small ball" handle which is heavier. Besides a different diameter and grip feel, the difference in weight bias is quite noticeable. Some like it one way, some like the other, and a few like both. Just about all agree there is a difference, however.
Of course, as always, YMMV!!
With heavier handles, the razor does the work with less pressure. When I mounted my DE89 on a BRW Bull Mastiff Deluxe XXL (4 inches, and about 90 grams, I think), it turned that head into a power tool.
To understand what I mean, you need a disposable BIC Metal, which is what I use when I have to fly. You have to use a ton of pressure to get it to shave at all because it is nearly weightless. Then go to a regular razor, then to one of the heavier handles. You will be gobsmacked at the difference. Don't try to 'understand it', experience it. It makes a huge difference regardless of whether or not you understand why. Trust us on this, it is no small matter.
To understand what I mean, you need a disposable BIC Metal, which is what I use when I have to fly. You have to use a ton of pressure to get it to shave at all because it is nearly weightless. Then go to a regular razor, then to one of the heavier handles. You will be gobsmacked at the difference. Don't try to 'understand it', experience it. It makes a huge difference regardless of whether or not you understand why. Trust us on this, it is no small matter.
The handle makes all the difference in the world, a heavy handle gets pulled faster by Gravity, So all i do is just place the razor on my face, Tilt it, and let it slide down my cheek, not having to apply pressure or pull it down my face, The weight of the handle does this for me 
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)Doesnt make a difference to the experienced shaver. Its whatever you like. You arent playing golf or hitting a curveball, you are shaving
I can't hit a curveball any more, can't afford green's fees . . . all I've got left is shaving . . . and I think I may be somewhat experienced after 56 years here on God's Green Earth . . .
I agree that an experienced shaver should be able to get a respectable shave from any razor/handle/blade combination . . . but my preference (for example) is more head bias . . . while others prefer more handle weight . . . so therefore, it does make a difference!
of course it makes a difference, The Weber Bulldog makes my EJ head more efficent because of its weight, and on the neck area i dont get irritated as much as when i use it with the original EJ handle, the weight of the BullDog Handle does all the work and applies the exact pressure i need
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of course it makes a difference, The Weber Bulldog makes my EJ head more efficent because of its weight, and on the neck area i dont get irritated as much as when i use it with the original EJ handle, the weight of the BullDog Handle does all the work and applies the exact pressure i need
what else is there to say....you guys covered it all. very nicely.
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I meant in the sense of the handle doesn't actually cut the hairs, the head does.
I understand the whole balance thing now guys, thanks for all the answers. Happy shaving!
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