Straight Razor With Strope - Professional Straight Edge Barber Premium Stainless Steel Shaver With Shaving Strop for Men Home & Salon Grooming Using (NO.148)

This is my first straight razor. I just finished using it for the first time and I must say, I am impressed for the price. I expected to have to sharpen it just to use it. It felt a bit dull, but it shaved my stubbly face, which I didn’t shave for days to test this razor, and I managed to get through the the process without cutting myself. I’m sure it could be honed better, but to pull it out of the box, hit the strap, and immediately shave with it is impressive to me.

I rescued a dog who is terrified of normal fur trimmers, because of the noise. I bought this in a last ditch effort to get the matting out of his fur. It works like a dream. It seems to cause him zero discomfort and his incredibly thick fur basically fell of with how sharp this razor was. Stropping between sessions was required, but I fully expected that when I set out to shave an 80lb dog. Remarkably, the razor seems to also be completely unharmed and still gains and holds a very sharp edge. Not sure what I'm going to use it for now, but this product is really well made.

OK, I got this Straight Razor to see if I could Hone it and Strop it to compare with my way higher priced Premium High Carbon and/or Japanese Quality Steel Straight Razors I own and use. This one as with any new Straight Razor I get, gets a visit with a 10 or 12K Honing Stone and 50 laps on my Higher quality Strop. I did not mess with the strop that came with this razor. If you are new to Wet Shaving with a Straight Razor, take your time when Stropping before and after you shave. It relaxes you and gets your focus right. I know if it will pass the hair test, it is Shave Ready. I have to say this one will get sharp and shave ready. Just remember to get some good shaving soap, and a good and wide Canvas and Leather Strop, and take your time. Practice makes you better. I am 70 years old and love a good shave. Will report after some time and use on this but it will get sharp and shave for sure.

It’s not as sharp as disposable half-blades, and they leave some stubble below the ear near the jawline. It’s a hard spot to get with the long blade. – But if you strop it before you start, though the blade may be like using import Asmusebats, they leave a clean shave. I didn’t get any cut on my skin on the first use. You also have to push a little harder. I just don’t think they cut as deep as disposable half-blades. Plus you get a finer quality with the disposables. Overall, nice to keep as a choice. If you don’t want to waste your half-blades and just clean your beard up in a hurry, get one of these. – Going out? Use a half-blade.

The blade is sharp but not sharp enough to use right out of the box. Blade quality feels decent, especially for the price.

Sure is a straight razor. Is sharp enough to shave and hoo boy, does it sure come with a strope.

You definitely get what you pay for. It's more of a novelty item. I get its cheap, but it couldn't shave a baby's butt. I don't have thick hair and it wouldn't cut it at all, even after sharpening prior to use. Wouldn't buy it

Arrived as advertised. VERY sharp and in great shape. After stropping the blade about 30 times, it gave me a smooth shave with no tearing or pulling.