The well-established Lauterjung & Sohn brand is one of the most valuable and sought-after German straight razor producers, especially renowned for their Puma straight razors. The firm was founded in Solingen in 1769 by Johann Wilhelm Lauterjung and is still active. The company, which also has many other trademarks, patented the Puma name in 1921.
This Lauterjung & Sohn – Puma No:33 Straight Razor we have is a little smaller than 4/8”, it is an elegant model with quarter hollow grind. Except some light corrosion marks, the steel is in perfect condition. A tough, well-tempered, consistent steel which effortlessly takes a nice, comfortable edge. To accompany this beautiful straight razor, we made elegantly shaped scales from Bubinga (African Rosewood) wood with matte finish. As you can see from the photos, it has been one of the nicest pieces to come out of our workshop so far.
Despite being small in size and quarter hollow, thanks to its very nice steel we can easily recommend this versatile model to any straight razor user. Whether you have sensitive skin or a tough beard, this straight razor will provide pleasant shaves in any situation.
Straight Razor Care Instructions
Unlike any other shaving tools, straight razors require special care. The cutting edge must be protected from impacts and contact with any hard surface. After each shave you must clean and dry your straight razor with a soft paper towel without touching the very edge and strop it to keep it sharp. You can strop on the canvas side of your strop to clean the cutting edge after each shave. Please do not try to sharpen your straight razor by yourself if you don’t have adequate honing experience, otherwise you can cause irreparable damage. You may consult our straight razor honing service. If you won’t be using your straight razor for a long time, it’s best to cover it with a thin coat of oil to keep it rust free. This is especially important for straight razors with carbon steels, as carbon steel is very prone to rust in humid conditions. Keep your straight razor in a dry place and out of children’s reach.
CAUTION: Straight razors are serious tools for experienced users who know their faces, skins, whisker types and how to lather well. They can cause serious accidents and injuries in the hands of people without enough experience. If you’re enthusiastic about traditional wet shaving but don’t have the experience needed for using a straight razor, then we recommend checking out our double edge safety razors first.
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