Measuring 14mm thick, the El Grande just feels great in your hand. The chrome plated brass handle is lathe turned and a deep knurl pattern is carved into the metal keeping it from slipping when wet. The open comb head is molded from high quality Zamac. The same as higher priced German & English brands. The head & handle are then polished by hand on a buffing wheel. Plated with copper. Then nickel. Then chrome. You can't find a better quality razor at a better price.