The Straight Razor Renaissance: Straight Razor Afficionado Handbook - Softcover

Williams, Robert

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1075966787 ISBN 13: 9781075966781

Publisher: Independently published, 2019

Synopsis

The author, Robert Williams, was the first full time custom razor smith in the USA and produced thousands of custom razors during his 15 years in operation. This book tells the story of the straight razor renaissance we have seen in the new millennium and gives a reader everything they need to know about straight razors from the most inexperienced beginner to the most experienced razor smith.Straight razors are still arguably the finest shaving devices ever created and the author explains them in a way that is informative and interesting. Readers will get an in-depth view of:Straight razor historyDesignUseHoningMaintenanceBuying tipsSetting up a shopMaking the blades and scalesMetallurgyRepairing damaged razorsAdvanced razor making techniquesThis is a must-have book for any man that likes grooming or good sharp steel blades of any kind.

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1075966787
• ISBN 13: 9781075966781
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 116