Show and Tell: Atelier Durdan No. 7 1.3mm

Teutonblade · 2026-09-24T12:36:06.395Z

A long wait, but worth it. The first thing I noticed is the build quality. I ordered the basic steel, machined version, but frankly it has a beautiful luster and the finishing is very precise. I also noticed the weight. It doesn’t look imposing but has a nice heft. The 1.3 is no joke. It’s tough to know exactly how it will feel because I needed to shave at night, only 14 hours after a rough shave with the Lybra, but I felt every bit of its 1.3mm gap and 0.18mm exposure. I noticed a bit of flex, but just two micro weepers, which could’ve been due to residual damage from the earlier shave. The efficiency is undoubtedly very high, with an end result of BBS to BBS+/BBS. I’m happy with my choice of the 1.3mn plate but will consider adding a 1.1mm if the comfort doesn’t improve with future shaves.