Vintage Straight Razors

Welcome to the old world practice of shaving in its simplest form, using a perfectly honed blade against well lubricated skin to whisk away facial hair.  The straight razor shave is definitely an art and a skill that requires careful attention, patience and learning, but what worthwhile endeavor was ever without challenge?  Let us return now to a much simpler way of shaving that was practiced by a countless number of our forefathers and is enjoying increasing popularity with the modern gentleman.