Another old Solingen brand, although Edeso is not as famous as other well-known German brands, this does not change the fact that they are great shavers. The Edeso Straight Razor, 43 model that we present is a 3/8 half hollow, extremely light and nimble razor. 3/8 size straight razors were used mainly by barbers for nape and sideburn shaping. However, this doesn’t mean they cannot be used for normal beard shaving. On the contrary, light straight razorsare easier on the skin and it’s less likely to get razor burns and irritations from them.
They are great for those who are looking for a straight razor that will not feel heavy on the hand. We carefully restored this razor; it was already very clean and little used. We used polished plane tree wood scales which we think well suited for the razor due to its lightness. It turned out to be a very gentle, balanced and agile razor. Needless to say, this little beast has a great steel and high sharpness as the typical Solingen straight razors. We can especially recommend this easy to use straight razor to beginners who want to start shaving with straight razors but not sure if they can handlewider, heavier straights.
Straight Razor Care Instructions
Unlike any other shaving tools, straight razors require special care. The cutting edge must be protected from impacts and contact with any hard surface. After each shave you must clean and dry your straight razor with a soft paper towel without touching the very edge and strop it to keep it sharp. You can strop on the canvas side of your strop to clean the cutting edge after each shave. Please do not try to sharpen your straight razor by yourself if you don’t have adequate honing experience, otherwise you can cause irreparable damage. You may consult our straight razor honing service. If you won’t be using your straight razor for a long time, it’s best to cover it with a thin coat of oil to keep it rust free. This is especially important for straight razors with carbon steels, as carbon steel is very prone to rust in humid conditions. Keep your straight razor in a dry place and out of children’s reach.
CAUTION: Straight razors are serious tools for experienced users who know their faces, skins, whisker types and how to lather well. They can cause serious accidents and injuries in the hands of people without enough experience. If you’re enthusiastic about traditional wet shaving but don’t have the experience needed for using a straight razor, then we recommend checking out our double edge safety razors first.