Handcrafted Irish Bog Oak Safety Razor
Indulge in the ritual of shaving with the Handcrafted Irish Bog Oak Safety Razor. Made from rare Irish Bog Oak, this personalizable razor adds a touch of luxury to your morning routine. The wood used in the craft of this razor has been uniquely formed for thousands of years in an Irish bog. This individual character makes each piece truly unique, perfect for a landmark birthday or anniversary. Its safety razor design ensures a clean, smooth shave every time. Add a monogram or a short message for a personal touch.
“base not included”
You have the option of having a name or message engraved to add that personal touch.
***Safety Razors vs Cartridge Razors***
Have you ever seen a Gillette commercial? Notice, that one of the biggest points they make is about the number of blades they have. I remember when cartridge razors just had 2-blades, now some have 5-blades. Are they any better? Debatable. In fact, a lot of people argue that the safety razor is proof that more blades make no difference. The safety razor has only one blade and it provides an undeniably closer shave. In fact, using more blades just leads to further irritation.
Think about what actually causes irritation. If you’re passing 5-blades over your skin instead of just 1, you’re going to cause far more irritation. Then, consider that safety razors have much sharper blades, meaning that you don’t have to go over the same patch of hair multiple times. It’s clear that a cartridge razor will cause far more irritation. The blades in cartridge razors are of much lower quality steel in many cases, they aren’t as fine or sharp and therefore can’t cut to the same level.
*** How I create a handmade razor***
A piece of wood selected from seasoned stock for its grain and colour.
It is then placed in a vacuum chamber and stabilized with a liquid called cactus juice. This completely seals the wood from water damage.
Each piece is carefully cut to show the best grain.
The wood is turned to size and then sanded through 5 different grits of sandpaper.
It is then rubbed with a dark beeswax mix and polished to finish.
After the pieces have been completed they are then assembled using premium fittings to create the perfect Irish gift for a man.
I strongly recommend drying the handles of your custom razor after use. With proper care, the finish should provide many years of use.
***Irish Bog Oak***
Variations in the water level, floods, and marshes formation promote the growth of oak trees. Because of a continuous change in the direction of the river flow to a greater or lesser degree, the mainstreams weave through the valleys constantly forming live meanders. In its meandering course, the river undermines the banks covered with trees, which fall into the river and are swept away in the water. When the trunk gets trapped by its branches and roots in the river bed, over time layers of mud, sand and gravel cover it. Deprived of oxygen the wood undergoes the process of fossilization and a long process of morta formation.
During hundreds and thousands of years, under the influence of the minerals and iron from the water, the decomposition of oak timber is considerably slower. A special role is played by the currents of the underground waters in the creation of morta, binding its ingredients with larger quantities of the tannin in the wood and in this way darkening the wood. This centuries-long process, often termed "maturation", turns the wood from golden brown to completely black, while increasing its hardness to such a level that it can only be carved with the use of specially grind and exceptionally firm tools.
The time necessary for the oak to transform from the end of its biological growth to abonos varies. The "maturation" commonly lasts thousands of years. Due to the ecological reasons mentioned above no two trunks can be found of the same colour
***Postage***
International orders will ship with basic shipping, which is not trackable as standard. If you would like your order tracked then please choose the upgraded shipping option to avoid disappointment.
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Indulge in the ritual of shaving with the Handcrafted Irish Bog Oak Safety Razor. Made from rare Irish Bog Oak, this personalizable razor adds a touch of luxury to your morning routine. The wood used in the craft of this razor has been uniquely formed for thousands of years in an Irish bog. This individual character makes each piece truly unique, perfect for a landmark birthday or anniversary. Its safety razor design ensures a clean, smooth shave every time. Add a monogram or a short message for a personal touch.
“base not included”
You have the option of having a name or message engraved to add that personal touch.
***Safety Razors vs Cartridge Razors***
Have you ever seen a Gillette commercial? Notice, that one of the biggest points they make is about the number of blades they have. I remember when cartridge razors just had 2-blades, now some have 5-blades. Are they any better? Debatable. In fact, a lot of people argue that the safety razor is proof that more blades make no difference. The safety razor has only one blade and it provides an undeniably closer shave. In fact, using more blades just leads to further irritation.
Think about what actually causes irritation. If you’re passing 5-blades over your skin instead of just 1, you’re going to cause far more irritation. Then, consider that safety razors have much sharper blades, meaning that you don’t have to go over the same patch of hair multiple times. It’s clear that a cartridge razor will cause far more irritation. The blades in cartridge razors are of much lower quality steel in many cases, they aren’t as fine or sharp and therefore can’t cut to the same level.
*** How I create a handmade razor***
A piece of wood selected from seasoned stock for its grain and colour.
It is then placed in a vacuum chamber and stabilized with a liquid called cactus juice. This completely seals the wood from water damage.
Each piece is carefully cut to show the best grain.
The wood is turned to size and then sanded through 5 different grits of sandpaper.
It is then rubbed with a dark beeswax mix and polished to finish.
After the pieces have been completed they are then assembled using premium fittings to create the perfect Irish gift for a man.
I strongly recommend drying the handles of your custom razor after use. With proper care, the finish should provide many years of use.
***Irish Bog Oak***
Variations in the water level, floods, and marshes formation promote the growth of oak trees. Because of a continuous change in the direction of the river flow to a greater or lesser degree, the mainstreams weave through the valleys constantly forming live meanders. In its meandering course, the river undermines the banks covered with trees, which fall into the river and are swept away in the water. When the trunk gets trapped by its branches and roots in the river bed, over time layers of mud, sand and gravel cover it. Deprived of oxygen the wood undergoes the process of fossilization and a long process of morta formation.
During hundreds and thousands of years, under the influence of the minerals and iron from the water, the decomposition of oak timber is considerably slower. A special role is played by the currents of the underground waters in the creation of morta, binding its ingredients with larger quantities of the tannin in the wood and in this way darkening the wood. This centuries-long process, often termed "maturation", turns the wood from golden brown to completely black, while increasing its hardness to such a level that it can only be carved with the use of specially grind and exceptionally firm tools.
The time necessary for the oak to transform from the end of its biological growth to abonos varies. The "maturation" commonly lasts thousands of years. Due to the ecological reasons mentioned above no two trunks can be found of the same colour
***Postage***
International orders will ship with basic shipping, which is not trackable as standard. If you would like your order tracked then please choose the upgraded shipping option to avoid disappointment.
*************************************************************
PLEASE BE AWARE, FREE SHIPPING DOES NOT COME WITH TRACKING. UPGRADE TO REGISTERED IF YOU WANT TO TRACK YOUR PACKAGE. IT CAN NOT BE DONE AFTER THE PACKAGE HAS BEEN SHIPPED. THANK YOU
YOU CAN ADD WHAT YOU WOULD LIKE ENGRAVED IN THE CHECKOUT PAGE.
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Indulge in the ritual of shaving with the Handcrafted Irish Bog Oak Safety Razor. Made from rare Irish Bog Oak, this personalizable razor adds a touch of luxury to your morning routine. The wood used in the craft of this razor has been uniquely formed for thousands of years in an Irish bog. This individual character makes each piece truly unique, perfect for a landmark birthday or anniversary. Its safety razor design ensures a clean, smooth shave every time. Add a monogram or a short message for a personal touch.
“base not included”
You have the option of having a name or message engraved to add that personal touch.
***Safety Razors vs Cartridge Razors***
Have you ever seen a Gillette commercial? Notice, that one of the biggest points they make is about the number of blades they have. I remember when cartridge razors just had 2-blades, now some have 5-blades. Are they any better? Debatable. In fact, a lot of people argue that the safety razor is proof that more blades make no difference. The safety razor has only one blade and it provides an undeniably closer shave. In fact, using more blades just leads to further irritation.
Think about what actually causes irritation. If you’re passing 5-blades over your skin instead of just 1, you’re going to cause far more irritation. Then, consider that safety razors have much sharper blades, meaning that you don’t have to go over the same patch of hair multiple times. It’s clear that a cartridge razor will cause far more irritation. The blades in cartridge razors are of much lower quality steel in many cases, they aren’t as fine or sharp and therefore can’t cut to the same level.
*** How I create a handmade razor***
A piece of wood selected from seasoned stock for its grain and colour.
It is then placed in a vacuum chamber and stabilized with a liquid called cactus juice. This completely seals the wood from water damage.
Each piece is carefully cut to show the best grain.
The wood is turned to size and then sanded through 5 different grits of sandpaper.
It is then rubbed with a dark beeswax mix and polished to finish.
After the pieces have been completed they are then assembled using premium fittings to create the perfect Irish gift for a man.
I strongly recommend drying the handles of your custom razor after use. With proper care, the finish should provide many years of use.
***Irish Bog Oak***
Variations in the water level, floods, and marshes formation promote the growth of oak trees. Because of a continuous change in the direction of the river flow to a greater or lesser degree, the mainstreams weave through the valleys constantly forming live meanders. In its meandering course, the river undermines the banks covered with trees, which fall into the river and are swept away in the water. When the trunk gets trapped by its branches and roots in the river bed, over time layers of mud, sand and gravel cover it. Deprived of oxygen the wood undergoes the process of fossilization and a long process of morta formation.
During hundreds and thousands of years, under the influence of the minerals and iron from the water, the decomposition of oak timber is considerably slower. A special role is played by the currents of the underground waters in the creation of morta, binding its ingredients with larger quantities of the tannin in the wood and in this way darkening the wood. This centuries-long process, often termed "maturation", turns the wood from golden brown to completely black, while increasing its hardness to such a level that it can only be carved with the use of specially grind and exceptionally firm tools.
The time necessary for the oak to transform from the end of its biological growth to abonos varies. The "maturation" commonly lasts thousands of years. Due to the ecological reasons mentioned above no two trunks can be found of the same colour
***Postage***
International orders will ship with basic shipping, which is not trackable as standard. If you would like your order tracked then please choose the upgraded shipping option to avoid disappointment.
*************************************************************
PLEASE BE AWARE, FREE SHIPPING DOES NOT COME WITH TRACKING. UPGRADE TO REGISTERED IF YOU WANT TO TRACK YOUR PACKAGE. IT CAN NOT BE DONE AFTER THE PACKAGE HAS BEEN SHIPPED. THANK YOU
YOU CAN ADD WHAT YOU WOULD LIKE ENGRAVED IN THE CHECKOUT PAGE.
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