Straight razor

Every man has to shave sooner or later and nowadays that is possible in many different ways. You can disposable razor blades Use, opt for a shaving or trim device, or you go for an old-fashioned classic razor. We also call this an open razor, folding knife or a straight razor. This razor has been used since the end of the 17th century and is today a classic way that lovers of shaving are still using. You can read what such a straight razor/open razor is exactly and how you use it.

What is a Straight Razor?

An open razor, or therefore classic razor, is a razor that has been used for a long time. From the 17th century, this type of razor has been used. You can fold an open razor/straight razor in the handle. You have to maintain this kind of knives very well, among other things by grinding and polishing it. Nowadays, few people still use an open razor, because so many modern shaving techniques have been added. Real lovers of Scheren, however, still opt for classic shaving, and then an open razor cannot be missing.

How do you use a Straight Razor?

Shaving with an open razor may seem easy, but it is not. You start washing your face. This makes your face not only completely clean, your beard hairs are therefore also softer. Then you do a good one shaving soap or shavering and take it razor In hand. You open it and then shave it calmly, with the growth direction of the hair. In between you have to wash the knife clean regularly. It is important to shave very calmly, so that no wounds arise. When this does happen it is smart to rinse this with lukewarm water, so that you remove the remains of the shaving gel. After shaving, dry your face well and rub it in with aftershave or another product that cares and hydrates the skin.

What different Straight Razors are there?

Of course you have different types of open razors. A number of things play a role in this. The size can differ, the steel type can be different, the point type varies and the grinding can also be done in several ways. Look especially what you like best and what suits you best. With an open razor, folding knife or straight razor you bring back the classic shaving!