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Unplated Brass Razors

I have a couple of old Gillettes that have had all plating stripped from them. Is it just me, or do unplated brass razors not glide as smoothly as their plated brothers?

-Clarke
 
I have a couple of old Gillettes that have had all plating stripped from them. Is it just me, or do unplated brass razors not glide as smoothly as their plated brothers?

You could have them replated and see? I think you're right (my Gold NEW has all the gold worn off the head), but you can have the parts replated with nickel or gold (whichever they came with ) and find out. I'd love to know.
 
I have all brass razors and I keep them pretty shiny and don't seem to notice it on them. But it does seem like a nickel or gold (or rhodium) finish would be slicker.
 
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