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Weekly Razor Review

Errol

Errol

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I have previously posted my Weekly Razor Review on Paste and Cut for about seven years. For reasons unbeknown to me, I was advised last week that there was a 2016 sabbatical on razor reviews. I have checked with the moderators hare and they kindly agreed to provide a new home for them. For a while my reviews might be more disjointed than normal till I get my head around the new surroundings. I usually like to post my review on Saturday morning and intend to slip into the same procedure here. Thanks for having me aboard.
 
Errol said:
I have previously posted my Weekly Razor Review on Paste and Cut for about seven years. For reasons unbeknown to me, I was advised last week that there was a 2016 sabbatical on razor reviews. I have checked with the moderators hare and they kindly agreed to provide a new home for them. For a while my reviews might be more disjointed than normal till I get my head around the new surroundings. I usually like to post my review on Saturday morning and intend to slip into the same procedure here. Thanks for having me aboard.
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Haven’t got a clue the “guts” of that, as since I’ve been a P&C Forum member, I’ve looked forward to “my” 15min read every Saturday morning and the “passive” enabling 😂😂 but more importantly helping me make a more informed decision prior to any purchase
Cheers mate
Les
 
TOP SHOTS (Updated January 2026)

There are many good razors out there but only the cream rises to the top. I’ve stepped back to have a good hard look at the best razors I’ve used before coming up with my latest list. This list may upset some but remember, this is my thoughts. If your list differs from mine, I’m not going to argue; your values are different to mine.

Double Edge Razor

  • Atelier Durdan Numéro 7
  • Aylsworth Drakkant
  • Aylsworth Apex Ti
  • Blutt BR1
  • Carbon Cx
  • Charcoal Goods
  • Karve Christopher Bradley
  • Lambda Ares Ti
  • Oliworks M3tiorite Ti
  • RAW Shaving RS 10
  • Smart Helix Apollo
  • Timeless Slim
  • Wolfman Guerrilla
  • Wolfman WR2
Single Edge Razor

  • Alpha Spirit SE
  • Atelier Durdan Vestige
  • Blackland Vector
  • Colonial General
  • Wolfman WR4
Adjustable

  • Gillette Toggle
  • REX Konsul Slant Adjustable
Best Travel

Colonial General Version 1

My favourite razor amongst those I’ve used is the Wolfman WR2, 0.95, Titanium fitted with the WRH4 handle. This particular razor was probably a prototype that I purchased in a Wolfman auction but today you could order an exact copy of this razor from their website. And I do have a second favourite razor that may surprise: the Carbon Cx-Graphite (TI). Very close is the Atelier Durdan Numéro 7. Happy shaving.
 
@Errol great list n thanks for sharing , with a Vector (SE) and Toggle (Adjustable) already in my rotation I might have to get one from the (DE) list unless an Athena makes it 🤔 eventually, 😂😂
Your reviews are top class as impartial, not “enhanced” by sponsors and “stated” as you see and find the razor, all relative to the end user.
I hope members on this new Forum are aware of your reviews in alphabetical order on P&C?
Cheers
Les
 
Stando Mara Ti (Poland)



When Stando commenced production, I purchased every model as they were released. Great, then Stando advised that they had too many models and were going to change the position of the blade posts from the plate to the cap and cull the number of models they produced. Bull shit, they certainly switched the position of the blade posts but there was a mass introduction of new models; I couldn’t keep up with them and stopped buying Stando, till this Mara. Released in 2023, the Stando Mara has rounded ends to eliminate the sharp corners thus softening its visual impact while completely hiding the blade tabs. Blade clamping is achieved on wide flats at the outer extremities of the cap and corresponding flats on the top of the plate. There is no excess metal in the cap but there is a little more substance to the plate, even that is not excessive. Engraved into a relief in the back of the plate is the model’s name, serial number and a proudly displayed ‘Made in Poland’. There are a couple of grooves at the forward and rear section of the handle and spirals run down its working surface to provide the necessary grip. Stando present most of their razors in a satin finish and the Mara has not deviated from that finish, other than the top of the plate, there is not a machine mark to be seen.

When I first picked up the Mara, the handle length felt too long, however in use if felt balanced and was easy to control. It did not take long to establish the efficiency of the Mara to be around Karve CB Level D with a great big dollop of positive blade, but I was still not expecting to be sliced up while shaving. For the most part, the shave felt comfortable considering that amount of positive blade but then for no apparent reason, it would lash out like a mongrel dog and bite. A change of blade to the milder performing Muhle blade did not improve the situation. By the last shave with the Mara, I was very watchful of its unwanted characteristic of biting, and must have refined my technique, because I escaped the shave unscathed. This is not a razor that I rate highly and one that those new to wet shaving are advised to be very wary of.

Blades Used – Gillette Super Stainless and Muhle

Material – Gr 5 Titanium

Weight – 63.1g

Blade Tab - Covered

Head Width – 45.91mm

Handle Length – 94.67mm

Handle Diameter – 12.04mm

Availability – Stando

Final Word – Not pleasant
 
Great review Errol as always mate on the few shaves I had with Mara
I used a wizmet I found it wasn’t too badly behaved although I only used one twice.
Look forward to your next review, mate
Cheers.
 
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