Bakelite razors in use and collection

[TRS]

The more I study the topic of vintage razors, the more I come across bakelite razors and good and very good reviews about them. In my modest collection of vintage razors (I have some DE; Gem and Wedge Blade models ), there are no bakelite razors and I cannot understand for myself - do I need them. Tell me, please, what is the strong point of bakelite razors and why do many people praise them?

 

[sɐǝɹpu∀]

Bakelite razors are two things: a) light, and b) cool
Learn to shave with and appreciate razors made from bakelite or any other plastic; you'll never look back.
Those heavy stainless steel monsters are heavily overweighted overrated.
I could lyrically waffle on about how wonderfully they shave, but you'll have to figure out that bit on your own.

 

[efsk]

My favorite razors are plastic. Try (vintage) a plastic Mulcuto, or (modern) the plastic PAA Alpha Ecliptic. You won't get better shaves. Shitloads were made in the days if yore, for only one reason: they shave terrific. It is not only weight: I cannot get a good shave from a lightweight aluminum razor for instance.
So. Just for the shave: Get one. Or a hybrid like the Knock-Out (all plastic except for the metal cap). Try, learn, enjoy.
So. Just for collecting: Get one. They have an important place in shaving history.

 

[TRS]

sɐǝɹpu∀ , efsk​

Thank you very much for your answers.
I was just thinking about taking a break from buying razors (after the last`s NOS Valet Auto Strop, Keen Kutter Junior and crazy KING OSCILLATOR ), but it wasn't meant to be Сould you, please, tell me some other models, not Slant, are worth looking at (I've been eyeing Knockout for a long time, but there aren't many of them and the price is a bit off-putting)?

 

[TobyC]

Go vintage. I have a Russian "plastic" razor that is one of the best shaving razors I own.

 

[TRS]

It’s quite difficult with razors produced in the USSR; there were at least 5 factories that produced razors from plastic and bakelite, and their quality could vary greatly. Even if it was the same model, but produced by different factories, the quality of the razor will be like a lottery. Now I’m closely following the auction, a razor from the Moscow Red Star factory from 1954 is for sale.

 

[TobyC]

It’s quite difficult with razors produced in the USSR; there were at least 5 factories that produced razors from plastic and bakelite, and their quality could vary greatly. Even if it was the same model, but produced by different factories, the quality of the razor will be like a lottery. Now I’m closely following the auction, a razor from the Moscow Red Star factory from 1954 is for sale.

Mine is very similar to that one, but the threaded post on yours doesn't look healthy.

Mine;

 

[efsk]

Either corrosion (bad) or hard water calcium-deposit (can be cleaned).

 

[TRS]

Yes, there is a question about the thread, but the seller says that it is not bad. In short, I decided to take a risk and won the auction for $3. With delivery it will cost me $6 . The set also includes the original box, but it is not in very good condition. On the other hand, there is a special pleasure in not just putting a new purchase on the shelf, but trying to return it to its original appearance.

 

[TRS]

Can I ask you to recommend a few more models that are worth taking a closer look at (not USSR and, possibly, not Slant).