A.P. Donovan - Professional 7/8" Cut Throat Straight Razor - Mahogany - Complete Set

Shaving with a straight razor can be a familiar, comforting ritual or a frustrating experience with the ensuing nicks and cuts to the skin: it all depends on the sharpness of the blade. Just as a Michelin-starred chef only uses the highest quality knives in his work, you too should pay the closest possible attention to the quality of your tools. While a "Nirosta" kitchen knife can "only" boast a hardness of 54 Rockwell, the Japanese steel used in A.P. Donovan straight razors has a hardness of 59 Rockwell. Hardened in a process similar to that used in the well-known Shiro-Gami or white paper steel, this material is optimized for the manufacture an extremely sharp blade. In addition to the sharpness required for a perfect shave, this straight edge razor is a visual delight: the brushed steel of the blade gives the material a soft, matte effect. It's a masterly piece of understatement that subtly stands out from the crowd. A straight edge razor that is as reliable and as individual as you are. A.P. Donovan - the perfect address for men with style.

To ensure that your straight razor is well balanced when it sits in your hand, you need the right weight balance between the blade and the handle. Heavy hardwoods are the best natural material to provide an adequate weight balance to the steel of the blade. The hand grips are made from intricately crafted mahogany wood sourced from the forests of Madagascar. The wood that grows on the island in the Indian Ocean is characterized by a dark, reddish brown color and unusual hardness. This luxurious mahogany wood is the ideal complement to the high grade steel used in the blade. Let our perfect symbiosis of steel and wood fascinate you. Keep everything firmly in your grip while shaving with A.P. Donovan's masculine products.

Good foam is half the battle. This old barbers' saying is still as true today as it ever was. A finely porous, creamy foam allows the razor blade to glide smoothly over your skin.