Alpha Futura 904L
Alpha Futura 904L
Alpha Futura 904L Ready To Ship NOW!!
Premium Stainless Steel. Efficient. Elegant
Blade gap is 0.80mm
Exposure is neutral to slight positive depending on blades used
Weight 200g
HI - I am called Futura. I am a new razor from Alpha Shavng Works. I am made of 904L Stainless Steel. I have a really fat handle at 85mm x 18mm and I am easy to grip!!
904L stainless steel has long been recognized as the industry standard for luxury applications, prized for its exceptional corrosion resistance and durability. This high-performance alloy is commonly found in demanding environments such as commercial diving, military operations, and offshore oil industries, where resilience against harsh conditions is critical.
Bringing this level of engineering into grooming, the Futura 904L fatty is one of the first precision-machined safety razor crafted from 904L stainless steel and is keenly priced.
The use of 904L stainless steel in high-end manufacturing gained traction in the mid-1980s when it was introduced as an upgrade to the more conventional 316L stainless steel. Recognized for its superior resistance to wear and oxidation, this material quickly became synonymous with premium craftsmanship, combining strength with a distinctive aesthetic appeal.
About 904L Stainless Steel
904L is an austenitic stainless steel. Its molybdenum addition gives it superior resistance to localized attack (pitting and crevice corrosion) by chlorides and greater resistance reducing acids; in particular, its copper addition gives it useful corrosion resistance to all concentrations of sulfuric acid. Its high alloying content also gives it greater resistance to chloride stress corrosion cracking. Its low carbon content makes it resistant to sensitization by welding and prevents intergranular corrosion.
It has applications in piping systems, pollution control equipment, heat exchangers, and bleaching systems.
Omega SA experimented with 904L or 'Uranus Steel' with the PloProf dive watches in 1971–72. The inspiration came from French deep sea diving company COMEX, who used this steel in their diving bells due to superior corrosion resistance in salt water. In 1985, Rolex began to utilize 904L grade steel in its watches. Beside its corrosion resistance, watch manufacturers, such as Rolex, also choose this variety of stainless steel because it takes a higher polish than 316L grade stainless steel commonly used by other watch brands such as Seiko, Omega, and Tudor
