Poll: Short vs Long Handle?
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Short handle
All my razors are short handles. I just find them more manoeverable and better for close in work. A long handle just feel too 'clumsy' for my tastes.
The longest handled razor I have is a Slim. Even that is a little too long. That is it's only small drawback in my experience with it.
The longest handled razor I have is a Slim. Even that is a little too long. That is it's only small drawback in my experience with it.
I said long handle. My preferred length is 90 mm, I find it balances the weight nicely. I don't mind 85 mm or my Charcoal at 75-80 mm but is dependent on the head of the razor. 95 mm or longer feels bulky.
For a while, I thought an ATT bronze razor and handle were just 'not for me.' The performance always seemed subpar and I couldn't understand why. One day I decided to try a longer handle with the head - wow, as they say: what a difference. Even more strange, the shorter handle with a different head, titanium of all things; works great too! So... idk, ymmv. (mine surely does!)
Not only short, but fat! I love the 14mm diameter of my Timeless handle, but the 85mm length is at the upper limit for me.
I've always preferred a shorter handle because I feel that I can maneuver it better. I do have some longer handles that I use and still get great shaves with but I feel comfortable with a shorty.
Short handles that's why i prefer the fatboy over the slim feels better in the hand.
Short. I don't like the centre of balance too far away from the head.
I voted short, but the truth is as long as it is hefty and has good knurling, I do not care.
I have very large hands and short handles don't fit my fingers very well. I vote for long handles but I'm using a short handle Tech now. Go figure.
I like short handles. In fact I use a iKon travel handle that is about 2.5 inches long.
I think the sweet spot is around 3.25-3.5in for most people. Too long and it starts to feel uncomfortable.
75mm / 3" is long enough. Short and skinny, and light! My tastes were formed by the Gillette ball end and the short version of the chromed brass Merkur handle (Merkur 36 slant). They are highly maneuverable and pressure is a user decision.
These days, I enjoy my Ever-Ready Shovelheads with handles under 3".
These days, I enjoy my Ever-Ready Shovelheads with handles under 3".
Long and heavy. I prefer to shave steep, for that this is a good match. I also have large enough hands to make a 10cm handle disappear. I never considered my hands large, but seems they are.
I voted short but I enjoy a long handle once in a while as well. Although I don't care for a handle over 4 inches/100 mm.
The only long handled razor I own is my BB 109. After using this razor daily for a couple of months, I feel handicapped when I change to one of my short handled razors. I love my 109 and it's my favorite razor, but in reality I don't have a preference.
Same here. The Slim is my longest handle and I appreciate its heft but it's longer than necessary. I share a common bar handle between my Old and NEW gilllettes and it's plenty long. Shorter would be better, but also heavier.
50s Super Speeds are great in the hand. I like the weight and length of my Merkur 34C but I don't really like the razor.
