Sure, a plastic razor will hack the whiskers off your face, but never with the precision, closeness and gentlemanly comfort of a straight razor. Crafted with Old World pride, it'll turn a daily chore into a satisfying morning ritual. Features a 440 stainless steel blade and a manufactured wood handle for low maintenance - won't crack or dry out over time. Thumb rest gives you lots of handhold options. NOTE: We've heard reports that this razor simply doesn't cut it for some folks out there. The 440 stainless steel still holds a scary sharp edge – it just doesn’t arrive with one! A few passes on a whetstone should do the trick, and produce a razor that will last for years of quality shaving. As always, we stand by our No Bull Guarantee, so just let us know if you are not satisfied.