My new Axwell razor, which I ordered from TouchOfModern.com, just arrived. (You can’t get into their site unless you yield your email address.)

I was curious whether it was plastic, but it is metal and rather hefty at that. Brass, I would think, in the handle, and perhaps the heads as well. As you see, cap and base are relatively thin, so not Zamak. Stamped steel is another possibility for the head, then coated.

I’ll shave with it on Monday. First impression is that it’s handle heavy, and I am unsure whether the handle shape will work well—it certainly feels odd in the hand. But an actual shave is a better test.

It was very well packed, with the stand and razor in separate black closed-cell foam pockets, those in a sturdy box with cardboard divider for the two items. Stand was also in a plastic bag. First-class treatment bodes well.

I don’t use razor stands—no room—but if I did use one I think I’d like this one.