Saaqaans BSR-01 Straight Edge Razor - Professional Barber Razor for Mens Beard with a Stylish Pouch (Stainless Steel Black)

As a newbie to shaving with a straight razor, it’s a very different experience to a safety razor!As a ‘razor handle’ this works well, it’s easy to hold, bends easily on the hinge but isn’t loose. I’m not holding it in a particular way but it just seems to work.I brought ‘Derby Extra Double Razor blades’ (also on Amazon) to go with it. As they snap in two, they can buckle slightly which makes them harder to slot in. Therefore, it’s much easier to set the razor up while your hands are dry.A word of warning:Using a straight razor is not about ‘not cutting yourself’ while you are shaving as I thought, that’s relatively easy but if you do get a small nick it usually goes away within the day or so.The real thing to watch out for is pushing with the razor which leaves marks on your skin like grazes - they can be painful for a few days and still be visible up-to a week later.Luckily I learnt this on the first shave. I used clean witch hazel gel as the lubricant. I cut one side of my neck and gave it some good grazes shaving with the grain but eased up as I went on to other side. I returned to the first side to go against the grain and gave myself a few more grazes.The second shave, I had a lighter touch - I went all over once with the grain, reapplied lubricant and went all over again with the grain s second time. No cuts or marks but still a nice clean finish.

Bought this as it’s so convenient to have disposable blades.If your thinking of giving straight razoring a go this is a great place to start good value well made and good weight . If you are a barber looking for clean edges works great and no stropping every time .

What is this witchcraft. So, I'm middle aged, ex Army so have done my fair share of shaving. But its taken all this time to have a go with a cutthroat.I chose this particular model on aesthetics and price alone. Just in case this wasn't for me. First impressions is that it's well made with good materials. The most important bits is that the two made components don't flop about, which they don't and the attachment for the blade keeps it secure and it does. So that's it. It works and it's cheap.But to the witchcraft.... One blade any better to the over engineered cartridge that are £24 for 8 with god knows how many blades and lub strips? It was my first go and had the technique straight away. It was THE closest shave I've ever had (with time and patience). Seriously after 7000 shaves and goodness knows how much cash spent who knew the closest shave would cost 5pence....5p, and that's if you used a new blade every day. I can't remember if I said.... THE best and closest shave ever. One blade. Witchcraft.

Really like this razor, loaded it with a Derby blade and for my first attempt with a straight razor it did a brilliant job. I would definitely recommend this if you are starting out with a straight razor. It looks amazing with the metal matt black finish and it’s weighty making you feel as you have a quality.I bought the razor for detailing but the barber messed up my beard so I clean shaved with this. I had a tiny nick but as I said earlier it was my first go of using a straight razor and the technique wasn’t there.Brilliant product just take your time with installing the razor blade, and when shaving put very little pressure on your face. Take your time and YouTube a shaving video or two before you start :-)

Very good, the previous one I have had since 2011 and was showing it age.I had very high expectations and thankfully this didn't disappoint, and was very nice and smooth.Fits the blades nicely😃

Unable to give a clear and accurate review because it doesn’t come with any blades to use it with so I’m having to go and buy my own. Seems a bit stupid to sell a razor without a blade. Feels sturdy and good quality though.

Great product. easy to use. A great shave. I was a little out of practice but it soon came back to me how to shave with a straight razor. To new users. Dont give up, put up with the knicks and cuts. You will get better with practice. Even professional barbers cut people

I have many straight razors, from the high priced to this razor and this is actually as nice as some of the more expensive one's and for my hand size is perfect. I thought I'd give this a shot, as it is certainly not expensive. I'm glad I did. It is easy to hold and use and of course with a new blade in gives a very close shave, as long as you know how to use a straight razor (there's a book on Amazon on how I think). Bit fiddly the first time putting in a blade and getting it straight, but gets easier. The blade usage will very much depend on how strong your bristles are. The seller sent this item in record time and I'm happy with the product!