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"Old West" style genuine buffalo horn handle.
Blade has gold plated accents. Carbon steel, full hollow, 5/8" blade. #str-olw
$152.50 |
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Genuine Mother of Pearl handle. Stainless steel, full hollow, 5/8" blade.
#str-gmp $192.25 |
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"Bergischer Lowe" Genuine Buffalo Horn Handle. Blade had gold plated
accents. Carbon steel, full hollow, 5/8" blade. #str-bl $161.75 |
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Olive Wood handle. Stainless steel, full hollow, 5/8"
blade. #str-ow $122.50 |
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Ivory Micarta Wood handle. Stainless
steel, full hollow, 5/8" blade. #str-mw $122.50 |
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Ebony Wood handle with engraving plate. Carbon
steel, half hollow, 5/8" blade. #str-ewe $103.75 |
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Stainless steel polished handle with stainless steel blade, full hollow,
5/8" blade. #str-ss $102.50 |
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Bismark carbon
steel, full hollow, 6/8" blade. #str-bm $103.75 |
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Violet Wood handle. Carbon steel, extra hollow ground, 5/8" blade.
#str-vw $141.50 |
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Pakka Wood handle. Carbon steel, full hollow ground, 5/8" blade. #str-pw
$93.50 |
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Imitation Mother of Pearl handle. Carbon steel, full hollow,
5/8" blade. #str-imp $92.75 |
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"Renaissance" Imitation Ivory
handle. Stainless steel, full hollow, 6/8" blade. #str-ren
$122.75 |
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Imitation
Tortoise handle. Carbon steel, full hollow 4/8", 5/8" or 6/8"
blade. 72.95, 78.50,
82.75 #str-tort |
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Imat. Ivory handle razor and nickel finish
handle brush in greys bristle. |
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Violet wood handle razor and nickel finish
handle brush in silver tip bristle.. |
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Imitation Mother of Pearl straight razor
and white acrylic handle silver tip brush in five piece set. Full hollow
carbon steel 5/8" blade. Set includes brush, razor, holder, lather bowl and
glycerin "Outdoors" soap. (Click on razor picture above to see razor's
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Ebony brush and razor |
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Ivory Micarta Wood three piece set.
Includes silver tip badger bristle brush, and straight razor with stainless
steel 5/8" full hollow ground blade. This ivory colored wood has a unique
and swirled patter. Different and distinctive. (Click on razor picture above
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"Old West" style genuine buffalo horn handle. Blade has
gold plated accents. Carbon steel, full hollow, 5/8" blade. #str-owsd
$168.25 |
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Genuine Mother of Pearl handle. Stainless steel, full hollow, 5/8"
blade. #str-mpsd $208.50 |
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Hanging Strops from left to right: Wide 65 Russian leather no linen back
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Paddle Strops wood 50 |
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Strop Paste $5.25 |
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Razor stands in nickel or gold finish. Display your razor proudly with
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FAQ: First time purchasers:
What is the difference between a carbon blade and a
stainless steel blade - Carbon steel is more flexible and easier to
sharpen but doesn't hold the edge as long as stainless. Because carbon is
more flexible it can provide an even closer shave. Stainless steel is a little harder to sharpen and holds an edge longer. Carbon will
rust very quickly if not kept completely dry between use. Even though stainless
steel can corrode if kept wet for extended time, it is easier to care for.
What does "ground" mean: - The three main
grounds talked about are the half hollow, full hollow and extra hollow blades. The major difference is the degree of flexibility that each
ground provides with the half hollow being the least flexible, and the extra
hollow being the most flexible, and the full hollow being in-between.
The more flexible the blade, the more experienced the user should be because
the risk of nicks are greater.
What about the blade width
- The normal blade width is 5/8". Blades that are narrower than that are
more firm and less flexible. Blades that are wider than that are thinner and more flexible.
Therefore, the wider, thinner and more flexible blades are better suited for
an experienced user. In addition, the wider and more flexible blades are more
difficult to use under the nose or in hard to reach areas.
Where should someone new to
straight razors start - When selecting a blade the
main considerations are blade ground, blade width and razor care. A half
hollow to full hollow in 5/8" or less would be the better place to start.
Because the more hollow the ground, coupled with the more wider the blade,
means maximum flexibility. While a wider and more flexible edge can make for the ultimate in closeness, it also takes an experienced straight razor shaver
to reduce risks of undue injury. With the
narrower and less hollow blade ground it is easier to see, and to know,
where the blade edge is actually going to shave. In other words, as you go up in width and
degree of ground hollowness, it is more difficult to know where the blade edge will actually
cut - this is because the edge has much more flex, thereby making for more difficulty in the shave.
Therefore until you gain some experience you may want to stay away from, or re-think, starting with a 6/8"
extra hollow ground carbon blade razor for example.
What else is needed to start
- A strop to refresh and sharpen the blade before daily use and a strop
paste/fat for priming a new strop. When selecting a strop the wide model is
easier for starting out as the blade will not need to be stropped in a
diagonal pattern. This will be adequate for many shaves, and more supplies
can be acquired later as desired or needed.
Additional info:
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Straight razor general use
information
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Strop use and care
With patience and practice you can enjoy some of
the closest shaves possible.
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Straight Razor Disclaimer and Notice:
Straight razors are sharp and cuts can occur. Educate yourself and start by
shaving small, easy to reach areas first and exercise caution. The use of a
straight razor, or any shaving product, is at the user's own risk. Em's Place
assumes no liability or responsibility for any person using razors, blades or
any other shaving or sharp products. Always keep these instruments out of the
reach of children and pets.
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