In 1960, stainless steel blades which could be used more than once became available, reducing the cost of safety-razor shaving.

The first such blades were made by the Wilkinson firm, famous maker of ceremonial swords, in Sheffield.

The first modern straight razor complete with decorated handles and hollow ground blades was constructed in Sheffield, in England, the centre of the cutlery industry, in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Benjamin Huntsman produced the first superior hard steel grade, through a special crucible process, suitable for use as blade material in 1740, though it was first rejected in England.

I also sharpen the blade 20 strokes each shave just for good measure.

And as shaving became less intimidating and men began to shave themselves more, the demand for barbers providing straight razor shaves decreased.

Kinds of razors include straight razors, disposable razor, and electric razors.

While the razor has been in existence since before the Bronze Age (the oldest razor-like object has been dated to 18,000 B. Various forms of razors were used throughout history, which are different in appearance but similar in use to modern straight razors.

This video shows a simple method of extending the life of an ordinary disposable razor blade for months and months and months. the threads of the jeans run in a diagonal so switching directions allows for an balanced approach to fine tuning the blade's edge.

Razor blades are very expensive and most people use the blade for a week or more until it gets dull, then you change it to a new one. hold the end with one hand and with the other simply stoke the razor along the entire length of the blue jean for 10 to 20 strokes... This is similar to using a straight blade on a leather strap...