Engraved Silver Straight Razor

This Engraved Silver Straight Razor is an essential for any barber or hair stylist, whether at home or for professional use,This makes a great gift for any man, woman or child (under 18 with adult supervision). When closed, this Engraved Silver Straight Razor is 4 inches in length, and when open it is 10 inches in length, with a razor sharp 440 stainless steel classic straight blade. The handle features detailed engraving resembling the natural veins of a wooden handle. This Engraved Silver Straight Razor is a handsome piece that will certainly always make the cut. Great for use in salons or at home, own this Engraved Silver Straight Razor today for a special low price while supplies last!

A straight razor is a razor with a blade that can fold into its handle. They are also called open razors and cut-throat razors. Although straight razors were once the principal method of manual shaving, they have been largely overshadowed by the safety razor, incorporating a disposable blade. Electric razors of various types have also been an available alternative especially since the 1950s. Despite that, straight razors still hold a market share, and forums and outlets provide products, directions, and advice to straight razor users. Straight razor manufacturers still exist in Europe, Asia (especially Japan), and the United States. Antique straight razors are also actively traded. Straight razors require considerable skill to hone and strop, and require more care during shaving. These methods were once a major portion of the curriculum in barber colleges.

Modern straight razor users are known to favor them for a variety of reasons. Some are attracted to the nostalgia of using old and traditional methods of shaving. It is a masculine ritual comparable to pipe smoking. Others profess an interest in reducing the waste of disposable blades. Still others agree that straight razors provide a superior shave through a larger blade and greater control of the blade including the blade angle. Straight razors cover a much greater area per shaving stroke because their cutting edge is much longer than any of the multiblade razors. They also don't have to be rinsed as often because their blade acts like a scoop and carries the lather on it during multiple shaving strokes while the multiblade razors are not nearly as efficient at such a task because of their considerably smaller blade geometry. Straight razors are also much easier to clean and can handle tougher shaving tasks, such as longer facial hair, than modern multi-blade razors which tend to trap shaving debris between their tightly packed blades and are easily clogged even with relatively short beard stubble. In addition multi-edge razors can irritate the skin due to their multiblade action and this can lead to a condition known as Pseudofolliculitis barbae, colloquially known as razor bumps. One of the recommended actions for those so affected is to switch to single blade use. Others simply like the good results and the satisfaction of maintaining the blade themselves. Yet others cite aesthetic reasons in addition to the practical ones. A well made blade, in a nice handle with a well crafted etching and decorated shank, carries a sense of craftsmanship and ownership difficult to associate with a disposable blade cartridge. Finally, a well kept razor can last for decades, and can become a family heirloom that can be passed from parent to child. For all of these reasons, devotees of the straight razor make for an active market.