Which handle do you prefer, Tradere or Ikon?

**DaveL** · 07-08-2012, 11:08 AM

I have both handles and just finished testing both on a 15c OC head. I will be doing the same with an R89 head, did the first shave this morning using the Ikon handle.

They're both great handles but with the 15c head I found the shorter Ikon balances better. This morning the R89/ikon combo gave me a wonderful shave, it'll be interesting to see how the Tradere works.

**Triad** · 07-08-2012, 11:32 AM

Voted ikon like the manuverability of a shorter handle

**sgtd** · 07-08-2012, 02:52 PM

I'm torn between the two. Maybe what I read here will sway me one way or the other.

**shaverjoe** · 07-08-2012, 02:59 PM

Tradere

**Triad** · 07-08-2012, 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by sgtd

I'm torn between the two. Maybe what I read here will sway me one way or the other.

Dont forget about Weber or UFO handles

**DaveL** · 07-08-2012, 05:26 PM

Originally Posted by Triad

Dont forget about Weber or UFO handles

A new AD in the making? HAD.

**sgtd** · 07-08-2012, 05:33 PM

Originally Posted by DaveL

A new AD in the making? HAD.

I certainly do not need another AD.

**deafficianado** · 07-08-2012, 05:33 PM

I didn't vote because I prefer the Ikon OCC handle. It's very similar to the Feather AS. If I have to choose between the Ikon bulldog and Tradere, then my answer is the latter. I was thinking about a Weber bulldog handle. Is it slightly bigger than the Ikon bulldog?

**luvmysuper** · 07-08-2012, 05:35 PM

Originally Posted by Triad

Dont forget about Weber or UFO handles

And Goodfella

**penmanship** · 07-08-2012, 05:40 PM

I voted for the iKon. I prefer the knurling on the iKon ~ it's a bit more pronounced! (imo)

**Cap'n CutThroat** · 08-02-2012, 12:50 AM

The knurling on the Tradere is just so tactile; not too aggressive, but with plenty of grip.

The added length on the Tradere handle also allows greater manoeuverability.

Both are extraordinarily good, so you could be happy with either (or in my case, both!!!)