Straight Razor & Shavette
Here on the site we have collected the classic razors, which also goes by the name rag knife, straight razor and shavette.
Dear child has many names, and a razor is a very dear child to many men. More and more are going back to this classic method of shaving. But finding a good razor is not an easy matter. In fact, the nature of the razor blade is crucial to whether you get a smooth and even shave and a good experience. It is therefore important that you choose a good quality razor and do not compromise.
A traditional straight razor has a fixed blade that cannot be replaced. It is therefore important that you clean, grind and care for it with leather strop and stropping paste when it starts to become dull.
The advantage of a shavette is that you can try forces with a straight razor, but without having to maintain the blade. Namely, a shavette has a replaceable blade that simply needs to be replaced when needed.
The new standard model from Feather. It is both powerful and gentle on the skin.
The new standard model from Feather. It is both powerful and gentle on the skin.
5/8", Round Nose, Carbon Steel and Olive Wood Handle.
Amazing straight razor for interchangeable blades (half blades)
Before 194.40 €
Replaceable Blade Straight Razor.
Replaceable Blade Straight Razor. Handle in chrome.
Replaceable Blade Straight Razor in matte black and chrome-plated design.
5/8", Square Nose, Carbon Steel and Hollowed. Handle in Ebony.
6/8", Spanish Nose, Carbon Steel and Hollowed. Handle in Horn.
5/8", Round Nose, Carbon Steel, Hollowed and Ebony shaft.
5/8", Spanish Point, Carbon Steel, Hollowed and Ebony stock.
8/8", Straight Point, Carbon Steel and Full Hollow Ground.
8/8", Straight Point, Carbon Steel and Full Hollow Ground.
6/8", Round Nose, Carbon Steel and Singing Hollowed. Handle in Walnut Wood.
6/8", Round Nose, Carbon Steel and Singing Hollowed. Handle in Olive Wood.
6/8", Round Nose and Carbon Steel. Handle in light horn.
6/8", French Nose, Carbon Steel and Singing Hollowed. Handle in Light Horn.
Get a classic shave with this Shavette for half blades.
Shavette with rounded knife head for an extra gentle shave.
When you want to get started with an old-fashioned razor, it is important that you take it easy - and give yourself time to get the technique in place. Shaving with a razor blade is a matter of technique and craft. It takes time to get the technique fully in place and you probably cannot avoid the razor snapping you once or twice in the process. But look, that's part of the charm. All the beginning is hard, but the first time you get the old-fashioned razor to glide flawlessly down your cheek, you are filled with joy. We guarantee that.
If you want the technique under your skin in record time, then we recommend that you watch a few videos with some experienced users as the technique is crucial to the experience. Here are many tips on how to angle the razor to the skin and also how to keep it sharp. You can also practice shaving balloons on balloons that you then clean, but this is mostly to get the feel of the razor blade between your fingers.
It probably doesn't come as a surprise, but all too often, people end up dropping the razor because it "bites" because it tears in the hair rather than cutting them . The reason is almost always that the razor has become dull. Therefore, it is extremely important that you keep your razor sharp.
Get the old-fashioned barber technique in place
If you want the technique under your skin in record time, then we recommend that you watch a few videos with some experienced users as the technique is crucial to the experience. Here are many tips on how to angle the razor to the skin and also how to keep it sharp. You can also practice shaving balloons on balloons that you then clean, but this is mostly to get the feel of the razor blade between your fingers.
An old-fashioned razor should be .. razor sharp
It probably doesn't come as a surprise, but all too often, people end up dropping the razor because it "bites" because it tears in the hair rather than cutting them . The reason is almost always that the razor has become dull. Therefore, it is extremely important that you keep your razor sharp.