Got home from a weekend of festivities only to find that the threads of my daily driver gave out. It was a Bevel DE kit i bought myself for Christmas back in 2021, so I’m a bit peeved i only got about 3 years out of it. The handle and base plate are still good, but the top cap is unusable.
Anyway, i need a cheap replacement and fast, and am looking for advice on how to prevent the threads from deteriorating in the future. I’m an every day shaver, but my beard is fairly thin and slow growing so i don’t need a very aggressive head. I’ve gotten used to the comically large handle of the Bevl razor I’ve been using, but i am open to just replacing the whole thing
I don’t think anyone here has experience with the Bevel, despite it being a common razor. It looks like it’s made out of zamak, which is common with safety razors.
You might be able to replace the head and keep the handle, assuming the handle uses the standard M5 threads. Maggard razors has some heads to pick from (and handles). At that price point, zamak is your only option, and they’ll all likely last about the same amount of time if used daily.
I second the option of a vintage razor if budget is an issue. They are available in great condition, shave well and stood the test of time. Plus, they’re easy to get shiny and clean again if you desire so with just a toothbrush and dish soap and an ultrasonic cleaner bath afterwards.
Got home from a weekend of festivities only to find that the threads of my daily driver gave out. It was a Bevel DE kit i bought myself for Christmas back in 2021, so I’m a bit peeved i only got about 3 years out of it. The handle and base plate are still good, but the top cap is unusable.
Anyway, i need a cheap replacement and fast, and am looking for advice on how to prevent the threads from deteriorating in the future. I’m an every day shaver, but my beard is fairly thin and slow growing so i don’t need a very aggressive head. I’ve gotten used to the comically large handle of the Bevl razor I’ve been using, but i am open to just replacing the whole thing
I don’t think anyone here has experience with the Bevel, despite it being a common razor. It looks like it’s made out of zamak, which is common with safety razors.
You might be able to replace the head and keep the handle, assuming the handle uses the standard M5 threads. Maggard razors has some heads to pick from (and handles). At that price point, zamak is your only option, and they’ll all likely last about the same amount of time if used daily.
You’ll probably like the V3M from Maggard razors.
Ended up going with a Parker Variant as well as an open comb Maggard head to experiment with on the bevel handle.
I would love to upgrade to something nicer, but I’m stretched thin and don’t have the budget right now unfortunately.
Another option for something more durable, but still affordable, would be a vintage Gillette razor.
The tech or super speed can be found for pretty cheap on auction sites like eBay. They shave great, are made out of brass, and are very durable.
I second the option of a vintage razor if budget is an issue. They are available in great condition, shave well and stood the test of time. Plus, they’re easy to get shiny and clean again if you desire so with just a toothbrush and dish soap and an ultrasonic cleaner bath afterwards.