I can relate. I feel the same way about the Henson ++. I didn't think I'd like an aluminum razor until I tried it. Now it's rare that I shave with anything else.My Overlander just looked at me and winked.
I like the look and feel of stainless razors, but I've never had one that shaves better than this aluminum.
That's been my experience so far.
I could get one in steel. But it looks pretty good in purple! Hmmm!I like the look and feel of stainless razors, but I've never had one that shaves better than this aluminum.
I would rate titanium higher than steel because no chance for rust spots.I always prefer stainless steel. Aluminum is light, but scratches rather easily and haptically, it feels plasticky, it isn't my thing. I like the slightly heavier ttitanium, though. Stainless steel is nicer when polished, but the Guerillas aren't polished afaik. I don't like matte finishes.
There is no real difference in gliding/friction. The finish might even influence that factor more.
Steel / Titanium > Bronze / Brass >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Aluminum
Now there are various luxury bronze alloys and so on that are even more expensive than steel or ti, but I am not a fan of patina, so that's why I prefer steel.
Another factor to consider: PRICE.
This said, the purple aluminum Guerilla looks rad.
If you are now more confused what to get than before you asked that question, hehe, sorry...^^
If it were a Wolfman it'd be pinched by the TSA!I have a Timeless SS68, a Timeless Ti68, a Timeless Ti95, and a Timeless AL45. I do have razors (SS) from other manufacturers. Although I only use the AL45 for travel (and keep hoping it will get confiscated), I don’t like the aluminum razor at all. I do like the heft of SS.
Been there, done that and no thanks.Try a Henson… you folks may change your mind
I should say that I prefer lightweight tools but I think the potential for corrosion & denting with aluminum, coupled with it not being a hypo-allergenic material, make it unsuitable for razors and cookware. Even with computers I prefer magnesium alloy over aluminum and that’s lighter, but tend to have more flex than aluminum.Stainless or titanium for me. No aluminum.
I'm with Thom. I always feel like an aluminum razor shaves "rougher" than the same thing in stainless. Not that it actually is rougher, but that's what it feels like. I suspect it's because a stainless razor has more mass, hence more momentum, hence more kinetic energy. I can hit 3-day hair with it and it just moves on through.
O.H.
I think the mass of the steel razor will be smoother in use.