Please note this is a shaving blade holder "Unlockable folding blade" "Blade under 3 inches" - Blade holder size is only 1.5 inch (4cm). A really beautiful shaving razor, cut throat razor, shavette razor. Please see the youtube video search coolcut4 to see how to install blades.
| Product Group | Health and Beauty |
| Color | Wood - [R5] |
Never used a straight razor or shavette before so I warn readers of that. Of course I was naturally a little nervous about using it for the first time! But I'll start with the product itself - the blade section is made of two leaves that clip together securely. The blade is inserted between the two leaves and when clipped it produces a stable cutting edge. It is only a little fiddly locating the blade into a couple of studs on one of the leaves and then you are good to go. The leaves fold into the steel handle of the item. It seems well made and everything stable.
Shaving, well don't worry too much, the leaves only leave a tiny amount of blade protruding - you are not going to kill yourself even if you tried! First shave, well I had some cuts, no great surprise, but nothing too major. Invisible by the following day. Held the razor about 30 degrees from the line of my skin. But overall a pretty close shave notwithstanding my lack of experience. Cuts have reduced markedly and...
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In a recent attempt to prove to myself that I can be manly, I purchased this razor on a whim upon realising that removing hair from my face with a knife is an excellent first step towards manliness. The razor arrived within days, and after a quick read of some "How to" guides online, I set about the task of de-stubbling my face.
Having read reviews comparing the task to fighting with Wolverine, I approached my first non-electric shave with caution. I prepared my face, used minimal blade angle to avoid cuts, and went about the process as slowly and methodically as possible. After some time of gently allowing the blade to glide across my cheeks, jawline, chin, and neck, I wiped my face clean and stood back from the mirror to admire my work.
It was then that from seemingly nowhere, hundreds of tiny beads of blood started to emerge from my face. I grabbed a towel and dabbed furiously to stem the flow, only for the bleeding to continue and for my previously...
Verified Purchase This review is from: Straight Cut Throat Razor, Traditional Straight Shaving Razor - Top Quality - IT WON'T DISAPOINT YOU + Pouch (Personal Care)
Verified Purchase This review is from: Straight Cut Throat Razor, Traditional Straight Shaving Razor - Top Quality - IT WON'T DISAPOINT YOU + Pouch (Personal Care)
