Only two materials are featured in this set: steel, maple.
I’ve developed this set of razors merging the tradition of seven day straight razors sets, but drew inspiration from Japanese motifs, and the seven principles of Bushido.
Each straight razor has one of the Japanese symbols engraved at the heel, representing the following principles that samurai would call upon.
Rectitude
Courage
Benevolence
Politeness
Veracity
Honor
Loyalty
The razors are then assigned unique places within the box, with matching marks engraved into the wood.
The box itself is inspired by Japanese toolboxes, using a unique locking mechanism for the lid that is a simple wood wedge. Two different types of maple make up the box for variety: bird’s eye maple for the lid, and interior, and hard maple for the exterior. The dark areas are flamed to a brown..
