<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: medium;">The Imperial Touch Tahiti Damascus Steel Straight Razor is a hand forged straight razor and is shave ready. This razor was created for performance, and similar to art, the razor was made to be beautiful, durable, gives you a great shaving experience and an extremely close shave resulting in a face that stays smoother longer. Owning this razor is an experience in itself. Shaving with a straight razor results in each blade carefully designed, carved, and hand made into the controlled quality you deserve. These are not mass produced. Each shaving tool are slightly different and completely hand made with a beautiful colored handle with handsome mosaic pins.<br /><br />The making of the Damascus steel blade was a lost art form for the past few centuries, but has been revived over the past few decades. A straight razor will not only allow today’s modern man to adopt the art of shaving of their forefathers but will also teach him the art of honing and stropping a straight razor to obtain the perfect edge. This attention to detail is why we chose to have this beautiful straight razor made out of Damascus steel and why it's the perfect accessory any gentleman can appreciate. It is a wet shaving enthusiast go to razor, and a perfect man’s gift, or barber's favorite go to blade. Handmade, created one razor at a time, built to be dependable.<br /><br />Take control of your shave!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: medium;">Leave skin slightly wet. Apply shaving cream or gel liberally on fingertips or a shaving brush in a circular motion to straighten the hair. Massage gently onto skin to desired foam. Shave in the direction of hair growth, limiting the number of passes of the blade, to prevent irritation. <br /><br />If you wish to make a second pass, re-lather and shave your face, this time in the opposite direction of hair growth. Rinse razor often with warm water to clean blade and increase glide. Rinse well with warm water. Rinse your face with cool water and apply aftershave balm to soothe and re-hydrate the skin.<br /><br />We have also placed a thin coat of oil over the blade to protect it. For long term storage, razors should be lightly oiled and stored in a dry environment. When you receive the razor, all you need to do is wipe off the oil and it is ready to shave the first time without stropping. An initial stropping can also be done if you choose. <br /><br />Straight razors should be stropped prior to each use and over time will need to be touched-up on a sharpening stone. Any straight razor requires a particular attention and maintenance, it is very important you clean and dry carefully after use. <br /><br />STRAIGHT RAZORS CANNOT BE EXCHANGED OR RETURNED</span></p>