The Vanguard 316L Stainless Steel Double Edge Safety Razor - Mirror Polished
The Vanguard 316L Stainless Steel Double Edge Safety Razor - Mirror Polished - Vanguard w/ ALL 3 Plates & Stand is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Description
Description
Product Overview
The Vanguard is our signature stainless steel safety razor, thoughtfully engineered in-house to raise the bar for premium wet shaving tools. Made from 316L marine-grade stainless steel and finished in a high mirror polish, it delivers the refined tactile balance normally associated with titanium, and the durability and corrosion resistance of surgical-grade stainless steel. The Vanguard is all about precision, balance, and elevation.
At 88 grams with a 3.5-inch (89mm) handle, The Vanguard offers impeccable balance—light enough for intuitive control, yet substantial enough for a steady hand. Finished with beveled safety bar edges and vintage-inspired diamond-shaped post holes, this razor is equal parts performance and craftsmanship.
We’ve poured a lot of effort into crafting this product—and just as much effort into keeping it affordable. It’s priced below what it’s worth, but that’s by design. Our goal has always been to bring outstanding value to the wet shaving community.
Key Features
- Material: 316L marine-grade stainless steel
- Weight: 88g for a titanium-like feel with precise control
- Finish: High mirror polish with beveled safety bar edges
- Design Accents: Diamond-shaped post holes for secure blade alignment and vintage flair
- Threading: M5 x 0.8 – compatible with most premium razor handles
- Best-in-Class Blade Clamping, Fit, and Finish
Why Choose The Vanguard?
This is not a mass-market razor—it’s a refined instrument built for discerning shavers. The Vanguard adapts to your preferred shave style with three interchangeable base plates (sold individually or included as options), making it the most versatile and thoughtfully designed safety razor in our lineup.
We’ve priced it to reflect our commitment to value, not just craftsmanship. By making premium design accessible, we’re continuing our mission to elevate traditional shaving for everyone—from the beginner to the daily enthusiast.
Pro Tip
Try multiple base plates to fine-tune your shave routine. You may find the Mild plate perfect for weekday shaves and the Plus plate ideal for weekend growth. All plates are precision-fit and easy to swap.
Technical Specifications
- Material: 316L stainless steel
- Finish: High mirror polish
- Weight: 88g
- Handle Length: 3.5 in. (89mm)
- Handle Threading: M5 x 0.8
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Base Plate Options:
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Mild: 0.72 mm blade gap, 0.00 mm (neutral) exposure
Best for daily shavers or those with sensitive skin. Low blade feel. -
Standard: 0.86 mm blade gap, 0.08 mm positive exposure
Best suited for those who like a bit more efficiency or shave every 2–3 days. -
Plus: 0.99 mm blade gap, 0.125 mm positive exposure
Best suited for those who prefer a more aggressive razor with noticeable blade feel.
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Mild: 0.72 mm blade gap, 0.00 mm (neutral) exposure
- Included: Razor handle, cap, and one base plate of your choice
- Stand: Optional
- Designed in The United States
- Manufactured in China
Why Buy From The Razor Company?
- ✅ Designed In-House for Precision and Performance
- ✅ Fast U.S. Shipping
- ✅ Expert Customer Support
- ✅ Premium Craftsmanship & Artisan Integrity
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A simply amazing razor…. Used it with the Plus plate coupled with a fresh Nacett blade and took down 4 days of growth like nothing. Very well built, efficient but with a very fair blade feel. Highly recommended
I had asked TRC before purchasing the Vanguard kit about make up and origin and their response was courteous, informative and to the point. I appreciate that to no end. Skepticism was abundant but, I decided to take the plunge and went for the complete kit. I've had the razor for nearly 3 months in a rotation with some of my favorite razor maker artisans and the Vanguard has held its own and even surpassed my expectations. My skepticism was for naught as the quality & performance as a whole is simply superb. Excellent balance and feel in hand with great maneuverability from first stroke to last. Each plate does exactly what it was designed to do. Extra heavy growth after a full week of whiskers, the Plus plate handles it in stride or, if you just like good blade feel with an inherent smoothness, this plate is a dream. The Standard is an excellent compromise between the Plus & Mild options as it tines down the blade feel just a tick yet still delivers an effective efficiency that will work as a daily or every other day shaver with ease. The Mild plate is for the Gillette Tech kind of shave connoisseur that just wants a no thought and easy super comfort shave with the minimal in blade feel. Note: The Mild option with a Feather is Mild & smooth shave nirvana. Trust me, it's a killer combo. The stand holds it perfectly in the shave den and is gorgeous to look upon. Love the fact that your plate designation is machined into the side of the base plate for easy verification and changes. The Vanguard is a winner offering tremendous value along with quality craftsmanship & alloy. It's a quality kit that will last several lifetimes and can be the generational pass down heirloom razor from Father to son(s) with pride & satisfaction. A great top tier tool in my humble opinion.
Well, I have to say this razor isn’t lacking anything that other high end razors are offering. The Vanguard has become one of the most comfortable razors that I presently own. The standard and plus plates are very efficient and more importantly comfortable. I’m comparing this to: Wolfman, Yates, Charcoal Goods, Durdan, Blackland. Reason not to buy one? If you’re not ready to put the others away. The price of this razor and the details to the diamond ports, beveling and polishing and handle is more than worth it. The shave experience is silky smooth and you will not receive a nick or a weeper I’m sure. Of course YMMV. Get it!
Vanguard is truly outstanding and polish on it, I can see now how much effort is put into making this Vanguard razor and the vintage type of design which I like..the posts are really cool on the top cap and I like little details TRC engraving not laser marking this is truly a nice touch well thought off!!
Balance of the Vanguard is excellent making it comfortable to hold and maneuver.
First shave was smooth and efficient with standard baseplate it did it job without nicks and cuts whatsoever and I have very sensitive skin prone to anything...
Overall if you want a razor with that vintage look and great finish Vanguard is your friend with it's built and quality you cannot go wrong..again YMMV but this is my true opinion on it!
I highly recomend this razor and I'm certain you won't regret getting one..
Kudos to TRC for Vanguard
Cheers
Alan H
All three plates shave fantastic. This is one of the best performing razors out there. It will hang with any of the top tier razors out there.
