Straight razor shaving is the most rewarding 15 minutes you can spend on your face — if you do the prep, lather, and strop correctly.
The difference between a clean, comfortable shave and an irritated mess is in the prep, not the razor itself. Pre-shave oil softens the beard. A hot-towel pass opens the pores. A proper lather lifts the hairs. The blade does almost nothing if the prep is right. We sell the regimen around the shave: pre-shave grooming oil to soften the beard, and aftershave-grade beard body butter to condition the just-shaved skin. The Outlaws Essentials Kit covers the post-shave conditioning side; the razor and strop you'll source separately.
Read the technique guide below for the step-by-step.
Perfecting the Craft of the Straight Razor: A Look Into Timeless Shaving Techniques
Quick answer Straight razor shaving requires preparation (pre-shave oil, hot towel), a 30-degree blade angle, short with-the-grain strokes, skin stretched taut, and post-shave care with a balm....
