Aluminum is not as cheap as Zamak, but not as expensive as Stainless Steel. It is very workable and durable. Heck, engines are made out of the stuff. Why has no one manufactured an all aluminum razor? Or have they and I just haven't seen them? Solid aluminum isn't as light as you would think it would be - and there are all plastic razors out there that are VERY light and give great shaves.
There are a few. Take a look at Standard Razors or Above The Tie. I thought the Ikon made an aluminum razor or razor head, but I think I was wrong.
Well there ya go. I suppose a Google search would have answered that as well. Sorry for the worthless thread LOL
Colonial General. Mine will be shipped in January. The thing is these are all SE razors. I've been wondering why I don't recall seeing a write up about an aluminum DE. Is there any? ... to be continued... Don
there are at least 7-8 companies making aluminum razors, as expected we get reports with bunch of threads worn out around the forums. aluminum in the industry is mainly used for casings not for parts that are under friction, it wont hold up.
That's what has concerned me. What lubrication should be used to give the stem threads longer life? Maybe some alumigoose owners can give some insight. Don
Not worthless! Info is flowing, you got the power of a bunch of brains working on the question. The Bunny is aluminum! There are some vintage razors around, too. Gillette Blue Tip has an aluminum handle. Rotbart, a German manufacture, used Aluminum for their handle, too.
Honestly, I have a tub of Stirling lip balm that no one was using, and I use it on cap threads for all of my 3 pc. razors. It holds up to water well, doesn't stink, and actually holds to the threads quite well. As far as lubricant, it really doesn't have to be much, or anything special. The important part is not to torque on them, because the threads stretch easily. Alumigoose (Mongoose too, but that's SS) has the right idea: the top cap is actually threaded, and a stainless stud is inserted. If the threads are damaged, you could fix it with a trip to the hardware store.
The entire Shavecraft line is aluminum. From mild dual combs, to two different slants, to the face peeling Tech, there is something for everyone. I am not a huge Ikon fan, but they have done some really good things with that line, and opened up a whole segment of the market to people who dont want to, or cant spend a ton of money. ATT is also entering the market, selling their razors for right around $80. This is a great opportunity to get a nicely machined razor. Several SE's came out recently, the Hawk is a decent one that can be had for $25. The General is an OUTSTANDING razor that can be had for $50. In fact, they are selling some silver matte heads TODAY ONLY for $28. I expect we will be seeing a lot more aluminum razors in the future.
Interesting. I've never heard of these, but they look cool. https://standardrazors.com/collections/products
http://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/wizamet-junior-p-1.30523/ Its a Polish razor from the 1980's or about that time, very cheap, but a nice shaver, I did sell mine but I am looking to get another, they are cheap approx £5 ish or less if you know where to look.
Silver Star, which was ASR, had both a brass and an aluminum razor back in the 1950s. The aluminum is one of the best three pieces I've ever used.
