Marcel Chanudet Straight Razor is a very special collector's item. We are listing is an antique French straight razor by Marcel Chanudet. Dating from the 2nd World War times, it is a premium level French manufacturer from the Thiers Issard, Pradat Brun, Fritisse, Vauzy à l'Eglise group and a very rare brand in the straight razor community. The razor measures 6/8”, is full hollow, finely ground, and has an excellent singing steel. It takes a sharp edge very easily and responds very well to the leather strop.
We made scales from Gaboon ebony in the form seen in the French school of the period for this elegant razor with spine file work, which is in mint condition, except for minor corrosion spots in a few spots. A must have collector’s item.
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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