thread specs?

do manufactures publish their thread specs?

is there an existing source for this information?

trying to figure out what handles match what.

and sorry if this is obviously posted somewhere, I'm a poor noob trying to get through 15 and make new friends.

The standard thread for safety razors is m5 x 0.8mm. Some razors (primarily vintage) use 10-32. 10-32 is slightly smaller so an m5 handle will work on the 10-32 heads, but not necessarily vice versa.

do you know if iKon uses that standard spec?

do you know if iKon uses that standard spec?

I believe they do, but I don't know for sure. You are pretty much always safe using an m5 handle as it will fit both m5 and 10-32. It is also the most common thread type so I'd go that route.

cool.

thanks for the info.

do you know if iKon uses that standard spec?

The thread post diameter doesn’t seem to cause issues very often. I have read of 1–2 cases where the thread post length posed a problem. I believe one of those cases might’ve been with an iKon, where the thread post was so long that some handles could “run out of thread” before meeting the razor head. Again, not a common occurrence, but something to be aware of nevertheless.

Thanks, just trying to avoid cross threading or stripping threads.

some manufacturers will list what brands their handles work with, leaving out other very notable companies.

not sure if the don't want to advertise for primary competitors, or if the threads actually don't work.


thanks again,

Thanks, just trying to avoid cross threading or stripping threads.

some manufacturers will list what brands their handles work with, leaving out other very notable companies.

not sure if the don't want to advertise for primary competitors, or if the threads actually don't work.


thanks again,

In my experience it's the former. The handles have always worked just fine for me.

The only razor that's been a bit difficult with handles is my RR Wunderbar, it seems to have a longer post than most razors so some handles don't screw right.

I believe one of the newer razors that uses the 10-32 is the Rockwell 6S (would assume this would apply to the 6C)

I think sometimes manufacturers also list some other (usually major) brands just to show that their product will work with most others out there.

It's good to be careful about threading, especially if you are mating aluminum with stainless steel or titanium. Just start slowly, never using force, and if there is any friction or resistance, back off and try again. If a thread post is too long for a handle, you could always get some rubber o-rings or dental bands, and use one or two in between the razor head and the handle (to cover the distance).