Rakkniv

The blade’s traditional open design forces you to focus, but that’s exactly why my shaves have never been closer. It’s from the Dovo Solingen line, so the craftsmanship feels solid, and the lack of safety features just adds to the ritual.

Took my time learning the proper angle, and the lack of safety features really forces you to respect it—but that’s exactly why the shave is so close. The blade holds its edge through a week of daily use without tugging once.

The blade's heft and balance feel perfect in hand, and the shave is closer than anything I've tried with cartridges. It's a ritual now, not a chore, and the lack of safety features actually forces you to slow down and respect the process.