Awesome Razors

How It’s Made takes us inside the Merkur blade factory for a look at the equipment and materials that go into producing razor bladed. They start as a flexible strip of steel that is perforated, hardened with a heat-treating process, and run through a grinder to sharpen their edges before they’re separated and coated.

This unique razor features a lightweight titanium alloy. It has a rotating head and accepts standard Gilette swivel cartridges. In addition to the sandblasted grey finish, it’s available in limited-edition patterns in shades of blue, grey, and a very special Starry Night design. The stand is sold separately.

The Braun S9 shaver is pretty slick looking as electric razors go. But even if you squint really hard, it’s hard to envision this thing turning into a mech. But model maker RAY Studio used his imagination and crafting skills to transform this $300 groomer into a detailed figure inspired by War Machine from the Iron Man series.

This minimalist razor laughs in the face of multi-blade shavers, instead opting for a single, well-designed blade that reduces the risk of razor burn and ingrown hairs. Its pivoting head adjusts to the contours of your face, and its replaceable blades eliminate the waste of plastic cartridges. Available in a variety of handle styles.

Is it time to give your grooming routine a makeover? Leovard’s four-piece shave kit is as handsome as they come. Minimalistic in design and made in America, the set is crafted from surgical steel, acrylic, and zinc oxide alloy. Available for fusion or safety razors, the gift box holds a razor handle, brush, bowl and stand.

OneBlade’s sleek and substantial razor uses the same stainless steel head as its premium Genesis model and has a durable Tritan ergonomic handle. It pivots to adapt to your face’s contour to ensure a close shave. It uses Feather single edge blades.

It may not be the slimmest razor in the market, but the Trazor razor more than makes up for it by having an adapter that works with over 40 kinds of blades. It comes in two variants: one that also dispenses shaving gel and one that has an electric trimmer.

Unlike most safety razors, the elegant and modern Merkur Futur features an adjustable blade gap so you can fine tune the closeness of the shave. The gap can be adjusted by six levels via the dial on the razor’s handle. It’s available in three finishes.

We’re frankly astounded that the Proctor & Gamble owned Gillette is crowdfunding a product. But what they’re offering is intriguing. The Heated Razor warms up in just a second and stays evenly warm while you use it. It’s waterproof and has a magnetic charging stand.

Shave like a Viking – a silly Viking, but still – with Magic Ethnics’ warrior axe straight razor. The blade is made of tempered steel while its handle is made of beech wood with handsome carving. It comes with an equally rustic wooden case.

Keep that facial hair in check with Elder Pens‘ elegant grooming tool which features a handle made from reclaimed Tennessee whiskey barrel wood. The sturdy metal bits feature a shiny chrome finish, and the head accepts Gillette Mach 3 cartridges.

Morrama’s Angle Razor is a straight razor that uses standard disposable razor blades. That means you don’t need to sharpen it regularly and it’s cheap to maintain. It’s made of aluminum and has a balanced handle and a magnet that guides the blade in place.

We don’t even want to think about the nasty germs that can build up on our razors. With the Clean Shave, you don’t need to, thanks to its powerful ultraviolet sanitizer that kills up to 99% of germs and bacteria between shaves. Save 50% in The Awesomer Shop.

Carbon fiber all the things. This beautiful straight razor from Bastion has a real 3k twill carbon fiber handle, and a gorgeous damascus steel blade. And if you don’t know how to shave with a straight razor, you could always buy one as a gift for your barber.

If the technological claims of the guys behind the Skarp are true, we could soon be shaving with a razor that replaces blades with a laser. It’s waterproof, skin-safe, and runs for up to a month on a single AAA battery. Sign us up!

Need an extra spring in your step when waking up? These Pacific Shaving Co.’s products contain naturally-derived caffeine to add a little zing to your shave routine. Fortified with aloe and spearmint, you’ll get a great close shave and feel invigorated.

Designer Marco van Leeuwen’s innovative concept for a what looks like a cross between a Nintendo Power Glove and and electric shaver looks a lot cooler than it sounds.