Review Titan 1918 ACRM-2 T.H.60 Straight Razor

[rbscebu]

The ACRM-2 is the entry level straight razor of Titan 1918. The steel for the blades is manufactured, forged and heat treated in Japan. They then go to Taiwan for grinding and finishing before ending up in Hong Kong from where they are marketed, particularly to east and south-east Asia. They currently (Sep. 2020) retails for about USD 20 through AliExpress.

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I purchased this razor new in early December 2019. When received the edge was sharp but definitely not shave ready (what do you expect for the price). I properly set the bevel and refined the edge using lapping film and then onto diamond pasted balsa strops and finished on a hanging clean leather strop.

The bladed ended up with and excellent edge that shaved very well in all positions - WTG, XTG and ATG. After that first shave, this razor has become one of my favourites.

Technical details are:

Note: As these straight razors are individually hand made, there will be some variations in measurements between razors.

Blade material = high carbon steel with added molybdenum
Steel hardness = 60 RHC
Edge Length = 69mm
Blade width = 21mm (about 13/16)
Blade thickness = 0.26mm at top of bevel
Grind = Half hollow
Point = Dutch (round)
Mass = 64g
Smile = 0.5mm
Jimps = underside of shank (tang) only
Tail length (opened 270deg.) = 22mm
Balance = 14mm from pivot pin towards blade when opened 180deg.
Spine thickness = 5.9mm
Bevel angle = 19.0deg
Scales = Madagascan Mahogany
Scales width at pivot pin = 13.5mm
Wedge = parallel timber
Pins = brass
Scales thickness (max.) = 14mm at pivot pin
Over all length = 160mm closed and 245mm open 180deg.
Over all height = 25mm closed

 

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I have just remeasured the bevel angle of this straight razor, this time using a micrometer for the spine thickness at the top of the spine wear and vernier calliper for the distance from top of spine wear to edge. Measurements were 5.820mm x 17.98mm. This give a bevel angle of 18.6°.

This is still rather large compared to what most westerners are use to (about 17°) but right were most Asians prefer their bevel angle (18° to 19°). I have used about 16°, 17°, 18° and 19°. My preference is the same as Asian, although my preference is for about 18°. It cuts well and has very good edge retention for this softer steel.