Tonights shave was using a Muhle R89 with an AstrA Superior Platinum blade. I could swear this razor was singing twice as loud as it's average level. Anyone notice some blades giving more noticible noise than others?
Are some DE blades louder?
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Yes, and when I read the tittle I immediately thought of astra SS. That one sings compared to my usual BIC on the same razor.
It’s not a sharpness thing in my opinion since the astra is louder than the duller treet black beauty and that one is muted. BIC is sharper and also more muted.
I’m curious to see other opinions.
Different razors have various volumes but I never noticed the blades.
Then again, my hearing is pretty well shot.
Then again, my hearing is pretty well shot.
Thinner blades will make a different sound than thicker ones. The type of metal and treatment will also likely impact the acoustics.
There is a reason they call extra hollow ground straights singing razors.
There is a reason they call extra hollow ground straights singing razors.
Yes, depending on the razor, different blades sing different tunes. And at different volume levels, too!
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Ron R
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I think it has to do with the razor and its design from my experiences. I have a Yaqi 2nd Generation Mellon head razor made from 316 SSPolished and does it sound neat. It has a nice sizzling sound (1st pass most noticeable)as it snips whiskers and is just a little different than other razors, I think its the dual comb design and is a mid range razor also.
Have some great shaves!
Have some great shaves!
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