To shave with a straight razor requires caution and confidence in equal parts, but there's no mistaking the results.
This smartly etched example from the Crescent Cutlery Co. dates from the first part of the 20th Century when morning rituals were not for the faint of heart.
Its wooden handle shows a rich patina, and while the condition of the blade make this less suitable for shaving today its vintage box adds remarkable character.