Russells For Men

When I was 14 years old my grandfather taught me to use a straight razor. He dulled the edge of one of the several he owned and before I had a beard he taught me every move I needed to know. When he felt I was ready he re-edged that razor and every Sunday morning for the next four months he supervised my shave. I used that razor until I was in OCS where the rush for the wash basins made it unsafe.

For several years it has been almost impossible to buy a new high-carbon steel straight razor. But earlier this year, Boker re-introduced their high-carbon razor and just to prove that they could, they created a high-carbon damascus razor as well. I have always laughed at damascus razors because of the problem with the welds that cross the edge making tiny edge serrations. Boker says that by increasing the layers to 300 they have solved that problem. The blade in both of these razors feature the much sought-after round end and are ground in Germany by Boker's grinding experts.

Boker Damascus Razor

(Limited to 500 pieces.)

The handles for this unique and collectible razor are actual Boker Antique French Ivory handles with the classic Boker Tree logo inlay from the 1930s. Enough were found in Boker's warehouse to produce a limited production of 500 razors. Ships in a wood collector's case and includes a certificate of authenticity and maintenance instructions. The deeply hollow ground blade measures 3-7/8" long, 5/8" wide and 3/16" thick. Made in Germany.

H. Boker & Co. High Carbon Straight Razor

In the early 1900s, this razor was very popular in barber shops because of its compact size. In 1906, it was the best seller in Boker's product line. The 1/8" thick blade is deeply hollow ground and measures 3-15/16" in length and 1/2" wide. The white bone handle is inlaid with the classic Boker Tree logo. Measures 5-1/4" closed and weighs 1.3 oz. Serial numbered and includes a certificate of authenticity and a user's manual. Ships in historical packaging.

Compact German Strop

The strop itself measures 7-3/4" in length with very dense smooth Russian leather on one side and polished slate on the other. Measures 12-3/8" overall and weighs 7.9 oz. Ships with a traditional slipcase. Made in Germany.