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Why do people like solid brass razors?
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Even I ain't touchin' this one friend!
Stay away from Flint, Michigan. I was born there. Had some skoolin' there. Werked there for a bit.
See how I turned out?!?
I'm calling Lee, free.
I like the weight, but I don’t like the color of brass before or after it’s developed a patina so I try to avoid it.
I like the yellow and red brass contrast in my (down to the brass) Gillette NEW SC:
... but it doesn't get much use because I dislike the smell of brass.
Today's shave:
I think it looks great and I did the same with mine right after receiving. The Karve is my only unplated brass razor and I love the uniqueness of it.
Never minded the patina of my Gillette New…but the smell…no problems with brass except for the coppery smell.
I’ve since found my nickel-plated brass techs and super-speeds do better in every way…and don’t smell, so a win-win!
I’ve since found my nickel-plated brass techs and super-speeds do better in every way…and don’t smell, so a win-win!
Does someone sell a copper razor that doesn't smell like a dirty penny? Maybe one sealed with a coating of some sort?
For my two cents its asthetic. both shiny and polished or with a light patina. I think it just looks good
Every thread here leads me to add to my “buy this” list lol. I bet if there was a thread titled “Do you like salted almonds?“, that I would see at least a beautiful brush or razor that I would drool over. Very nice pics and info here. Thanks and good morning!
You are correct, and even "lead-free" brass can contain up to 2% lead. The older brass razors were certainly not made from lead free brass, yet they are considered safe to use, why?
The acid used to etch the razors before plating dissolve any lead on the surface of the razor, and if it's not on the surface, the lead can't hurt you.
Now you know. Acid can be used to render any brass food safe, something brewers have known for decades.
Thank you friend for a wonderful explanation.
Chandu
I Waxed The Badger.
Not to me. Reminds me of good times with my dad. Trimming cases and reloading.
As long as no one starts an M&M peanut thread, I'm good.
Chandu
I Waxed The Badger.
I would have to agree. Titanium is about perfect, though I love my Al Henson. Titanium is the right density. Too bad it's so hard to machine, driving up the cost.
As long as no one starts an M&M peanuts thread, I'm good.
I don't think that I would ever want a brass razor, both because I don't like the age patina look, nor would I like dealing with the smell. Our family had this old brass vase or whatever it was, I remember it smelling bad, I never knew why it did, until I read this thread lol.
I will say this though, I really love the look of your guys's brand new looking unaged brass razors, they are beautiful! Keep them in good condition, maybe you can keep them from aging. At the very least, they make a great collectors showpiece.
Could you imagine walking into a guys office, and on his fancy mahogany desk, he has a bunch of brass razors among other brass products on his desk, and also a box of fancy cuban cigars, which is also contained within a mahogany box, with gold strips on it.
It would probably make you feel small after you walked up to his desk, thinking that maybe today is the day your about to be fired. But instead he surprises you, offers you a cigar for your hard work, but you just can't take your eyes off his brass safety razors, a combination of single edge, and double edge.
Your eyes follow the contours, admiring the textures on the handles. Then you begin thinking to yourself, "maybe I should get my own brass razors."
I will say this though, I really love the look of your guys's brand new looking unaged brass razors, they are beautiful! Keep them in good condition, maybe you can keep them from aging. At the very least, they make a great collectors showpiece.
Could you imagine walking into a guys office, and on his fancy mahogany desk, he has a bunch of brass razors among other brass products on his desk, and also a box of fancy cuban cigars, which is also contained within a mahogany box, with gold strips on it.
It would probably make you feel small after you walked up to his desk, thinking that maybe today is the day your about to be fired. But instead he surprises you, offers you a cigar for your hard work, but you just can't take your eyes off his brass safety razors, a combination of single edge, and double edge.
Your eyes follow the contours, admiring the textures on the handles. Then you begin thinking to yourself, "maybe I should get my own brass razors."
With the current options offered nowadays I much, much prefer Stainless Steel.
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