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Straight Razor
The traditional folding-blade razor that delivers the closest shave possible — with the steepest learning curve.
A straight razor is a single, ultra-sharp, folding blade — the razor barbers used exclusively before the 1900s. It delivers the closest shave physically possible on skin, but has a real learning curve (~6 months to master) and requires stropping before every shave.
Key Facts
- ›The closest shave possible on skin.
- ›Learning curve: ~6 months to fully master.
- ›Requires daily stropping and periodic honing.
- ›Zero blade waste — lifetime tool.
- ›Best used with a badger brush and shave soap.
Full entry coming soon — our editors are finishing it now.
