We offer the highest quality straight razors made today from both Thiers-Issard and Dovo and double edge, or safety razors from Dovo’s subsidiary, Merkur, as well as from Parker. Our range of shaving brushes represents the best available today, and includes R. A. Rooney and Progress Vulfix from the United Kingdom, Plisson from France, and Dovo / Merkur from Germany.
These fine products are complemented by a full line of wet shaving supplies from Castle Forbes, The Gentlemens Refinery, D. R. Harris, Penhaligon’s, Taylor of Old Bond Street, Colonel Conk Products, and a continually growing list of other fine companies including our own Vintage Blades Brand products.
In addition, to help keep all your edges as sharp as possible, Vintage Blades carries a variety of sharpening stones and razor strops to meet your needs. Our sharpening stones include the Waterstones from Norton, Diamond Whetstones from DMT, and a broad line of Belgian Coticules. Our range of razor strops is highlighted by our Vintage Blades Latigo leather 2” and 3” strops, hand crafted by highly skilled Amish craftsmen, using only premium hides.
Lastly, in keeping with the name Vintage Blades, we carry an ever changing inventory of vintage straight razors. When possible, these razors will be sold in “shave ready” condition and will be noted in its description.
We hope you enjoy your visit to our site and that you will come back often.
Shaving Information & Resources
- Jim’s Miscellaneous Ramblings (aka FAQ’s) – Wet Shaving
- Why Badger Hair Brushes?
- How to Care For Your Brush
- "How to get that perfect shave..."
- A Guide to Wet Shaving
- Instructions on Use of VISION and FUTUR Razors
- Jim’s Miscellaneous Ramblings (aka FAQ’s)– Straight Razors
- How to Use Your Straight Razor Strop
- Straight Razor Information from Dovo
- The Story of Dovo
For those looking for a comprehensive overview of wet shaving and the use of a safety razor, you should order "Leisureguy’s Guide to Gourmet Shaving” – by Michael Ham. Michael, aka Leisureguy on the shaving forums, has done for those interested in using a safety razor, what Chris Moss did for those exploring the straight razor.
For a comprehensive guide on shaving with a straight razor, titled "The Art of the Straight Razor Shave", by Dr. Christopher Moss, Click Here
For detailed information on the use and care of Straight Razors, visit Arthur Boon's "Razor Central".
For more information on one of the newest improvements in Wet Shaving in over a century, visit the Sara Bonnyman Pottery, home of the Moss Scuttle, Click Here.
