Friends, we have a very interesting model here. This straight razor, which does not have a stamped brand name and is covered with plastic on the shoulders, has a unique structure. When you examine it in detail, it has a very stylish design reminiscent of 19th century British and French table knives. In addition, it is almost 1cm longer than standard straight razors. The overall quality and grinding points to German production. 5/8” size, half hollow, our experience makes us think that this is probably a model made of Sheffield steel and ground in Germany. But do not think that its only feature is the genuine design, it also has a high quality crisp steel which is often found in German straight razors. There are some traces of old corrosion on it. It is easily honed and get nicely sharp. Despite being slightly larger in size the balance is also very nice. We combined it with red Padauk wood scales to create a bit contrast with the black plastic parts on the shoulder. We especially recommend this handsome model to our friends with big hands and wide face.
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.
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