Rameau Frameback Straight Razor is a very rare frameback from France. A gorgeous deposee, which you can’t encounter often, with a detachable cutting steel. Rameau brand, was founded in 1848 in the Sens, Yonne region around Paris and ended production in 1981. It has a logo of a dove carrying an olive branch. We know that Frameback razors were common only in the 19th century, so we estimate that this piece we have is well over a century old.
This Rameau Frameback Straight Razor is completely restored, in a very good condition with smiling edge. Staying true to their original forms we made the scales from snakewood, we wouldn't find a more special razor than this to use snakewood. Snakewood is a tree that grows very slowly in the desertsof Africa and is one of the hardest and most expensive woods in the world. So expensive that only used for very special applications. Don’t miss this rare and unique collection piece.
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.