Chance to choose, a new material for the Hone Type 15.

[Hone]

Hello. I thought I would ask the fantastic community here which material they might like to see next for the Hone Type 15. I have some samples and planning which version to do next, the choices are...

Aluminium (Black and Silver anodized versions) @ 50 - 60g, and cost around £75+/-
Or
Stainless Steel (Possibly plated or raw stainless ) @ 150 - 160g, and cost around £110+/-

I can't guarantee that this will decide the final choice as there are lots of factors, but it will certainly have a big influence. I look forward to seeing what everyone wants.

Many Thanks, Andrew from Hone Shaving.

 

[Nico1970]

Andrew @Hone, I'd personally like to see a stainless steel version - polished or brushed finish. Voted accordingly...

 

[riverrun]

Aluminium of course. Stainless steel is only marginally lighter than the original brass, so if you find the brass Hone to heavy, the stainless steel one would be too heavy as well.
I tried to vote for bakelite or carbon fibre, but couldn't find those options

 

[Hone]

I tried to vote for bakelite or carbon fibre, but couldn't find those options

haha ok, ok. One thing at a time

 

[Nisse]

I have got a carbon fibre road bike and need a carbon fibre razor to match when shaving my legs but aluminium is ok as second choice

 

[Nico1970]

Aluminium of course. Stainless steel is only marginally lighter than the original brass, so if you find the brass Hone to heavy, the stainless steel one would be too heavy as well.
I tried to vote for bakelite or carbon fibre, but couldn't find those options

That's a fair point indeed Andreas.

I'm OK with the weight, but I did find the brass Type 15 was a bit 'top heavy' i.e. it had to be held very close to the head.

Dare I mention titanium?

 

[barber bear]

Not actually an owner of a Hone, but i do admire them. I feel a high polished stainless steel would suit it.
Also with Nico on the titanium!

 

[riverrun]

That's a fair point indeed Andreas.

I'm OK with the weight, but I did find the brass Type 15 was a bit 'top heavy' i.e. it had to be held very close to the head.

Dare I mention titanium?

Let me look that up in my Hone material database: 86 grams. Good compromise
For the record: Carbon fibre 34 grams, Bakelite 25 grams and for a laugh: Balsa wood: 3 grams

 

[Hone]

You can change your vote I'm interested to see the discussion and thoughts too.

 

[Bechet]

For me, a reduction in weight is paramount.

 

[Hone]

For me, a reduction in weight is paramount.

And some handle options

 

[Bechet]

Muchas gracias for the reminder, Hone! Long handle options! Yes, please!

 

[Hone]

@Bechet no problem. They will be in the mix.

 

[MPH]

Ummmm ...what if I want to vote for both???

 

[Whosthedaddy]

I'd say aluminium but would be wary on how this has changed people's opinions of the Mongoose.

 

[Hone]

I'd say aluminium but would be wary on how this has changed people's opinions of the Mongoose.

@Whosthedaddy, Interesting can you expand on that? Do you mean perception of quality? Or the effect on the shave of changing weight with the same geometry?