With all the newer brands of double edges coming out the past 10 yeas, has the manufacturing
process really improved that much. When I look at my old Gillettes. I can't imagine the tolerances
being much tighter now. I've pondered buying one of the newer stainless steel razors but other
than to just have one I can't see the point. I have 3 or 4 vintage razors that will give me a BBS
shave with 2 passes and a touchup around the jawline and neck. My beard while not overly heavy
is pretty wiry. While the finishes on stainless steel will be more durable several of my razors up to
over 90 years old would be hard to tell from new
process really improved that much. When I look at my old Gillettes. I can't imagine the tolerances
being much tighter now. I've pondered buying one of the newer stainless steel razors but other
than to just have one I can't see the point. I have 3 or 4 vintage razors that will give me a BBS
shave with 2 passes and a touchup around the jawline and neck. My beard while not overly heavy
is pretty wiry. While the finishes on stainless steel will be more durable several of my razors up to
over 90 years old would be hard to tell from new