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What is a straight razor?

A cut throat razor has a single straight blade that is attached to a handle by a hinge and that is stored by folding it edge-first into a slot in the handle of the razor.

This method of shaving with a cut throat razor or straight razor is the most traditional and argued by some shaving traditionalists as the only way to shave.

The straight-edge razor was also called the cut-throat razor because it was dangerous enough to cut a man’s throat. .

History

As far back as the civilizations of Rome and Greece used iron blades with a long handle and developed the shape of the cut-throat’ razor which was the only practical razor until the 19th century. With improvements in steel manufacture came cut throat razor blades that were really sharp and capable of being re-sharpening.

Advances in razor technology changed shaving habits in the 20th century. In 1900, most men were either shaved by the local barber (your trusted confidante, wielding a cut throat razor), or periodically at home when required, rather than regularly. The barber’s better-off customers would have personal sets of seven cut throat razors, labeled ‘Sunday’ to ‘Saturday’. Today, nearly all men shave everyday in their own homes, using a wide variety of equipment.

Cut-throat razor must be used with extreme caution. Executive Shaving would be very pleased to give advice on using the cut-throat razor before purchase.

Straight Razor Material.

In general, the blades of straight razors are made of steel, the more recent razors have blades made from stainless steel. The manufacturer’s markings are often found engraved or etched on the blades which may include the model.

The Handles of straight razors are made from all sorts of different materials, including wood, rubber, horn, ivory, Bakelite, vegetable ivory, and metal. Inlays and additions can be of mother of pearl, silver, copper, ivory, wood, tortoiseshell.

Looking after your cut throat razor.

The straight razor must be properly looked after in order to ensure the maintenance and long life of this traditional men’s accessory. While straight razors made of stainless steel are less demanding, other straight razors have to be rinsed with clear water and thoroughly dried after each use. When not in use for longer periods, it is recommended that the blade of the straight razor be rubbed with light oil. Likewise, the razor should not be stored in a damp and unaired state. There is no generally valid rule for the whetting (stropping) of straight razors; in many cases, it is sufficient to draw the razor lightly over the ball of the thumb, especially when it has been left unused for several days between shaves. Wet shavers of the old school know that the facet (blade) “grows”, i.e. the microscopically discernible and extremely fine “fin” on the cutting edge changes during the shave but returns to its old position afterwards; it stretches and again becomes extremely fine. Nevertheless, this fine “fin” will still wear away at some stage and a suitable strop should then be bought.

There is no common rule for sharpening of straight razors; sometimes it is sufficient to sharpen it at the ball of the thumb, especially if the razor is not used for several days. People, who often use razors, know: the cutting edge is growing, meaning that the very fine burr on the cutting edge (which can be seen under the microscope) changes whenever the razor is used, but it finally goes back to its old position and will become very fine again. Nevertheless the burr will wear out after a certain period of time, and then the suitable razor strop should be bought.

How do I whet the razor with the strop?

While flat blades are whetted on a suspended strop (velvet knives), 1/2 or 1/1 concave blades require a hanging strop made of fine cowhide leather or extremely supple Russia leather either with a turning device for hanging up or with hemp hose on the back, which serves to align the “fin” in the direction pointing away from the razor. If required, the leather side can be rubbed with an extremely thin layer of fine abrasive paste (red paste) and – for a final polishing on a separate strop – with polishing paste (black paste), which is worked in with the ball of the thumb.

Stropping is performed at a flat angle with the back of the razor laid on the strop; the razor is drawn in the direction away from the body.

The razor is then turned over on its back and drawn in towards the body. Changing directions without turning the razor over makes the blade become round (crowned) so that the cutting properties are lost. In this case, only re-sharpening can help.

Straight razors are usually whetted in the factory for use (whetting on leather by hand). If you own a suitable strop, you should nevertheless take into account that the razor must first “rest” after use. After the razor has been carefully rinsed and dried, it should not be used again for at least 24 – 48 hours because the fine “fin” on the cutting edge straightens up again extremely slowly. If the razor is stropped too soon (or stropped incorrectly by moving it backwards and forwards without turning it over), the “fin” which is necessary for a close shave breaks off. Between six and fifteen shaves are possible without stropping in between.

How do I shave with a straight razor?

The beginner starts first with the smooth and unproblematic areas of the face. To do this, the open straight razor is held with thumb and three fingers so that the opened holder points away from the face. Lathered with good shaving soap and thus made supple, the skin must be tightened; the straight razor is moved at an angle of approx. 30° firstly in the direction of growth of the beard and then against the direction of growth. If held too flat, the razor rips the stubble; if held too upright, it cuts the skin. Always move it in the direction of the cutting edge and never horizontally (danger of injury); always draw it through evenly and hold it a little more upright at corners, dimples and at the upper lip. If the razor gets damaged by being dropped or when being put into its holder, it should not be used further. Stropping does not help here; the razor must be re-sharpened and whetted by a specialist.

Tips for straight razor users.

In general, the best environment in which to store straight razors is well-ventilated, dark, room temperature (72F or 20C), and neither too dry, nor too damp.

o It is advisable to keep straight razors out of water and away from liquids as much as possible — both because water will encourage the iron-based blades to rust, and also because water can cause serious damage to many handle materials. Cleaning straight razors with bleach, ammonia or detergents is discouraged, as these substances can also cause damage.

o The Blade: Metal polishes, such as Brasso, Silvo, or Autosol should never be used on the blade of a straight razor. As well as damaging the surface, they can leave polish residues which are both unattractive, and can be harmful to the blade and handle.

o If the blade is exceptionally dull or nicked, the use of a sharpening stone is recommended. A leather razor strop can be used to maintain a keen edge. You know you’re getting close when you can slice a piece of paper with your razor.

Next, clean the entire surface of the blade with a Q-tip dampened with either ethyl alcohol or rubbing alcohol. This will help degrease the blade of the straight razor. Then, apply a thin coat of light mineral oil to the blade; let it sit for a short while (10 minutes, or so), and then wipe the excess oil off using a clean, dry cloth. This oil coating will help prevent any further rusting.

If you use your straight razor, use rubbing alcohol to remove the oil before use, and again after use to clean the blade. Use mineral oil to re-oil the blade after use, as well as after sharpening. Be careful not to get any alcohol or oil on the handle.

What is a razor blade?

A razor blade has a single line that is connected to a handle by a hinge and will be retained by the board before bending into a slot in the handle.

This method of shaving with a razor or a razor blade is the most traditional and supported by traditionalists, as the only way to shave the beard.

The straight-edge razor cut razor-cut, because it was very dangerous for the neck of a man..

History
Shaver how long the cultures of the Romans and Greeks blade iron with a long handle and developed the form of predatory pricing ", which was incidentally the only practical way until the 19th century. With the improvement of steel production has come throat razor that to be really strong and sharpness.

Technological advances have changed the habits of razor in the 20th century. In 1900, men shaved by local barber (your trust wereFamily, swing), a razor, at regular intervals or at home, if necessary, on a regular basis. Wealthy clients of the personal files of seven barber razor as 'Sunday' to 'Saturday'. Today, nearly all men shave everyday in their homes with a variety of devices.

Cut-throat razor should be used with extreme caution. Executive Shaving would be very happy to give their opinion on the use of cutting razor before buying.

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In general, the steel razor blades, razor blades were newer stainless steel. Markings of the manufacturer are often carved or engraved on the leaves, which can take the model.

The razor handles are made of various materials such as wood, rubber, horn, ivory, bakelite, vegetable ivory and metal. Inlays and additions may in mother of pearl, silver, copper, ivory, wood,Scale.

Taking care of your razor.
The razor is correct to the maintenance and long life of this traditional men's accessories are considered safe. While razors are made of stainless steel are less demanding, while others are razor rinsed with clean water and dry thoroughly after each use. When not used for a longer period, it is recommended that the blade of the razor be rubbed with oil lightly. The Razorshould not be stored in a damp and dissemination. There is no general rule for loops (removal) of the razor, in many cases, simply gently pull the razor, the heel, especially if it has not been used for several days between shaves. Razor Old school know that the appearance ( blade) is increasing, ie the microscope recognizable and extremely fine "Finish" for the latest changes while shaving, but returns to his formerPosition after, runs and is still very good. However, this nice "END" will continue to support a certain time and a suitable skin should be purchased.

There is no general rule for sharpening razors, sometimes, simply raise the base of the thumb, especially if the knife is used for several days. People who often use razors: the tip is growing, which means that very fine line to date, we can see (atunder the microscope) changes when the knife is used, but will eventually return to his old job and become beautiful. But the peak is exhausted after a certain time and then tailor a skin must be purchased.

How to sharpen a knife with the skin?
While the blades are flat on a prison sentence of leather (Cut Velvet Knife), 1 / 2 or 1 / 1 concave blades require a fine strop hanging or extremely soft calfskin with Russiaa spinning device to hang up or with hemp hose on the back, the adjustment is only "direction pointing away from the razor. If necessary, can be rubbed on the skin in a thin layer of paper thin glass (pasta red-paste) and – for a final polishing on a separate skin – with polishing paste (pasta with black), working with the ball in thumbs.
The food is placed in a shallow angle with the back of the blade on the strop in supportedOpposite direction to the body.

The razor is then turned on his back and pulled the body. Change of direction without the fact that the blade of a razor is too long (crowned) so that the cutting properties are lost. In this case, the contrast is only able to help.

Razors) are generally high at the factory for use (corrected on the skin by hand. If you have a suitable skin, you should consider that the knife before "rest" after use. Afterthe knife has been thoroughly rinsed and dried, should not be reused for at least 24 – 48 hours, because the fine "fine" up to date still depends very slowly. If the knife is too early to put out (or false from them and did not know exactly what it was torn), the fin, which is required for a hair off. Between six and fifteen shaves are possible without subtracting.

How can I shave with a razor?
Beginnerstarts with a smooth surface and smooth face. To do this, open razor with thumb and three fingers that hold the points needed to open away from face. Thanks to good shaving soap, and then made flexible, the skin should be strengthened, move the razor at an angle of ca. 30 ° initially in the direction of growth of beard and then against the direction of growth. If instead of flat, pull out the knife, the stubble, if supported, soCuts in the skin. Keep moving) toward the edge and never horizontally (danger of injury to always pull through evenly and hold it vertically a bit 'longer in the corners, dimples and upper lip. If the blade is damaged or deleted if they were placed in support, should not be used. No help to remove it, the knife must be sharp and awakened by a specialist.

Tips for users of the razor.
In general, the best environment in whichSave your razor is well ventilated, dark, at room temperature (72F and 20C), and neither too dry nor too humid.

• It is recommended to keep the razor away from water and liquid as possible – both by iron in water is promoted, based blades rust, and also because the water can seriously damage the processing of many materials. Razor cleaning with bleach, ammonia or detergent is not recommended because these substances can also cause damage.

• L 'Blade: Metal polishes, such as Brasov, Silvo or Autosol should never be used on a razor blade. And the damage to the surface, which can leave residues Polish is interesting and may have a negative effect on the blade and the handle.

• If the blade is dull or stolen, has recommended the use of a wheel. A leather can be used to hold a sharp edge. You always know when a note near the hardRazor.

Then clean the entire surface of the blade with a cotton swab soaked in ethanol or isopropanol. This will help remove grease from the blade of a razor. Then apply a thin layer of light mineral oil on the blade, let it rest for a short period of time (10 minutes), then remove the excess oil with a clean, dry cloth. This coating of oil to prevent further rust.
If you use the razor, alcohol use to remove the oil before use, andagain after each use to clean the blade. Use mineral oil, once the blade after use and after sharpening. Be sure to get alcohol or oil on the handle.