I see high praise for the Weber DE's from members. What is it about the Razor that makes it so loved and such a good shaver vs others it is commonly compared to? I realize the same can be asked of any popular and favored razor...but I'm considering buying this one. Thanks all.
Why Weber?
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I don't have one yet, but I really like the bold simplicity of it. Has the appearance of the Merkur head, and I know many love the shave of a Merkur. I think the Weber will be next for me.
I can't speak for the head but I did order their Bull Dog handle. Good looking, fine finish and I like heavy. I should have it this coming Friday .
I think it is well liked because not only is it a well made razor but it works really well too. It is stainless steel and will last a long time and the shaves are real smooth, it is a mild razor though it is more aggressive than an Edwin Jagger, I think this satisfies those that like mild razors and those that like aggressive razors IMO. Plus the price allows it to be enjoyed by many more people, it is by far the most affordable stainless steel razor and therefore is probably the one that has sold the most units.
When I started DE shaving, I would think, how different can one razor be? All they are doing is holding a blade which does the real work. Well, after trying about two dozen vintage and modern DE razors, I bought the Weber bulldog with the polished head two months ago. I have used it EVERY day since. It gives me the cleanest, most comfortable shave. To top it off, it looks classy, is stainless steel and is reasonably priced. Like everything here, maybe it won't be your holy grail razor, but I don't think you will regret trying it. Enjoy your shave and welcome to B & B!!!
It's hard to go back to anything else when you feel the quality of the Weber stainless steel. Besides that it shaves like a dream, which is more important.
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A thought that has often crossed my mind.
I had my Weber polished head razor delivered about 3 weeks ago now.
I had to pay almost £18 import duty to get it into the UK, but it was worth it.
I agree with the other post that It is slightly more aggressive than the EJ89, but not by very much.
It is great razor to hold and to use
I had to pay almost £18 import duty to get it into the UK, but it was worth it.
I agree with the other post that It is slightly more aggressive than the EJ89, but not by very much.
It is great razor to hold and to use
I think one of the appeals is that you can fit a UFO handle on it. And those handles are just awesome looking.
IMO Weber = stainless steel Merkur HD.
Yes, I know the Weber is a three-piece, but other than that the two are virtually identical. The Merkur HD is an oft-recommended razor around here for a reason: they're excellent. It's aggressive enough to handle most beards without being a face biter, they're intuitive to use, and the shave is nice and smooth. I started off with a Merkur HD and got acceptable results on the first try.
The Weber shares all these qualities, and has the added benefits of being stainless steel, and a three-piece so you can swap the handles if you want to. Add to that the cost of a Weber compared to other SS razors and it's hard to go wrong with one.
Yes, I know the Weber is a three-piece, but other than that the two are virtually identical. The Merkur HD is an oft-recommended razor around here for a reason: they're excellent. It's aggressive enough to handle most beards without being a face biter, they're intuitive to use, and the shave is nice and smooth. I started off with a Merkur HD and got acceptable results on the first try.
The Weber shares all these qualities, and has the added benefits of being stainless steel, and a three-piece so you can swap the handles if you want to. Add to that the cost of a Weber compared to other SS razors and it's hard to go wrong with one.
+1 The DLC is the smoothest DE shaver, there is, in my opinion. Can't tell you how much of a difference the coating makes on this razor head and it matches so well with my UFO handles and my all-black Bulldog handle.
I've owned, or own, all three versions of the Weber. For the money - the Weber is an exceptionally nice razor, extremely well-made and they hold their value quite well.
Tom! Do you think new purchasers are "missing" anything by having only the polished stainless available? That is, did the DLC or ARC coating change the shave in any important or noticeable way, in your opinion? Thanks.
I thought (without claims to certainty) that the Webers were cast.
The iKons and Feather were sintered.
And I don't really get what the disadvantages are, to any practical implementation of a razor. that is, will sintered stainless steel wear out? or scuff ugly? or something else? Any help from those more metallurgically savvy would be appreciated!
The iKons and Feather were sintered.
And I don't really get what the disadvantages are, to any practical implementation of a razor. that is, will sintered stainless steel wear out? or scuff ugly? or something else? Any help from those more metallurgically savvy would be appreciated!
A cast stainless razor will long outlast the shaver. It's a non-issue except maybe for the archeologists that find it at their "ancient American" dig. 
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This is kind of what thought. Sintered too, no?
So far I'ce used cast (Weber) and machined (Above the Tie) stainless razors. (But then, I expect most plastic razors to outlast me at this point!)
I have one of the new, sintered-head iKon razors coming from a B/S/T purchase. I'm wondering what the basis for negativity toward sintering is. Even if it's only in theoretical terms.
So far I'ce used cast (Weber) and machined (Above the Tie) stainless razors. (But then, I expect most plastic razors to outlast me at this point!)
I have one of the new, sintered-head iKon razors coming from a B/S/T purchase. I'm wondering what the basis for negativity toward sintering is. Even if it's only in theoretical terms.
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The head is a nicely designed moderately aggressive shaver. Quality is top notch. If you like the look.... there's not issue there. Personally, I find the looks of other razors a little more appealing, but that's just me. I still own a Weber Polished and I love it. I have no plans on getting rid of it. The Bulldog handle is awesome IMO and the knurling is a very heavy coarse knurling that gives you alot of grip. Finally, the value is the best. At less than half the price of other stainless steel razors.... it is king when it comes to value.
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Making things from powdered metal (sintered or MIM) can be trickier (for instance, parts can go out of spec if the cooling process is not properly controlled), but they've been using this process for years now and there is little real concern. Of course, that doesn't stop people from endlessly arguing over the pros and cons. 
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Making things from powdered metal (sintered or MIM) can be trickier (for instance, parts can go out of spec if the cooling process is not properly controlled), but they've been using this process for years now and there is little real concern. Of course, that doesn't stop people from endlessly arguing over the pros and cons.
Thanks Steve.
I know that some differences can't be seen right away. Like if a razor is scuffed and needs to be repolished, do they act differently; degrees of brittleness or 'stainlessness', things like that. I will say that what differences I DO notice between the Weber polished and the ATT Titan are not things I'd associate with cast vs. machined. They're both amazing razors (now that I have an M plate for the ATT, at least!). The pricing is obviously different; second-hand pricing makes some of the more expensive razors more attractive sometimes, though.
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