straight razor

Essence

The world's first straight razor
in a replaceable blade format.

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Essence Razor

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Barber Straight Razor / Shavette

Essence Razor

The Essence Razor combines the timeless appeal of a straight razor with the convenience of a Shavette. Designed to capture the look and feel of an authentic straight razor, it features a sleek, uninterrupted profile—eliminating visible screws and hints that might reveal its Shavette nature. Engineered for versatility, the Essence Razor is compatible with a range of razor blades, making it an ideal tool for both barbers and dedicated wet shaving enthusiasts seeking an elevated experience.

Crafted to Elevate Your Craft and Your Space

The Essence Razor is more than a tool—it’s a piece of functional art, designed to be a centerpiece in any barbershop or shaving setup.

A new way to experience an old tradition

A precision shaving instrument, crafted to give you a straight razor shaving experience in a replaceable blade format.
The Essence razor is a revolutionary shavette that replicates a traditional straight-razor experience without the maintenance that comes along with a traditional straight-razor.It gives you the possibility to use your favourite razor blades while crafted out of high quality materials to be a lifetime investment.

Shaving angle

Bringing you closer to an authentic straight-edge experience, the Essence Razor features a sleek, wedge-shaped grind that offers the freedom to angle the blade precisely as you desire. Ergonomically designed, the blade holder feels like a natural extension of the razor, enhancing control and adding to the genuine feel of a traditional straight razor shave.

Perfectly balanced

The Essence Razor combines optimal weight and perfect balance to ensure a comfortable, intuitive shave. Its robust stainless-steel body provides unwavering support for a controlled and forgiving shave, while the sleek aluminum handle serves as a counterbalance to the blade holder, achieving flawless equilibrium from every angle.

Specifications

 

MATERIAL HOLDER 17-4 ph Stainless steel
MATERIAL HANDLE Aluminum
SURFACE FINISH HOLDER Brushed / polished
SURFACE FINISH HANDLE Anodized
LENGHT (OPEN) 233 mm / 9.173 in
LENGHT (CLOSED) 180 mm / 7.086 in
WEIGHT 54 g / 1.9 oz

A lifetime investment

This razor is crafted for barbers and wet shaving enthusiasts who value exceptional design, masterful craftsmanship, and the authentic straight razor experience. After years of research, hundreds of prototypes, and an unwavering commitment to perfecting the Essence Razor, we have created a tool that’s built to be a lifetime investment—designed to deliver excellence with every shave.

Customer Reviews

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Simone Funes
formidable

the razor is fantastic, and Manuel Mikasy is formidable, I will definitely also take the velocity one because whoever wants a brand and a guarantee is only Tedalus who can give it to you

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José Antonio
Magnifica !

Hacia tiempo que no utilizaba este estilo de afeitado y me decidí al estar muy contento con mi Velocity One.

No me equivoque. Todo un acierto.

Calidad por donde la mires.

Al principio, después de tanto tiempo sin utilizar este tipo de afeitado, me costó adaptarme a ella.

Pero con su tacto, peso y sensación perfecta, en pocos afeitados me he acostumbrado.

Estoy utilizando la cuchillas Feather ProGuard y se adaptan espectacular. Además colocarlas y quitarlas es súper sencillo.

También quiero destacar su agarre. Increíble.

La base al igual que la brocha y la Velocity, simplemente preciosa.

A veces tan más ganas de mirarla que usarla. Una obra de arte atemporal.

El envío y recepción súper rápido. En ocasiones a tardado más un producto comprado dentro de mi país que la Essence desde Suiza.

En resumen, tanto si es la primera vez, como no, recomiendo su compra. Es un producto para toda la vida. Además de un objeto de deseo. Claro,si te lo puedes permitir.

Agradecer a Manuel, por sus rápidas respuestas cada vez que he tenido una pregunta y animarle a seguir diseñando esta clase de productos tan especiales como maravillosos.

Seguiré confiando en ellos.

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Matthias
Great

It was worth waiting for it. The razor is great. Just mind that you have to pay custom. what in my case is 80 EUR. I didn’t think about it in the EFTA environment.

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Barry Freeman MD
Essence Razor

Premium quality and build. Setting the blade is a little tricky (easily learned), but shaving is a joy. Perfect balance in the hand with just the right amount of weight. Attack angle is easy to adjust and resultant shave is comfortably close.
Highly recommended

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James Stikeleather
Trifecta

I've had the pleasure of using the Tedalus VEOLOCITY-One safety razor, the Essence shavette, and the Helios brush, and I'm thoroughly impressed. Each piece is an epitome of functional elegance. The design is clearly well-thought-out, the engineering is precise, and the manufacturing is top-notch. They perform flawlessly, providing a close and comfortable shave. Beyond their practical use, these tools offer a unique intellectual and emotional satisfaction. You can feel the passion and dedication of the craftsman in every detail. If you appreciate fine craftsmanship and a superior shaving experience, look no further.

The Tedalus VEOLOCITY-One, Essence, and Helios set has completely transformed my shaving routine. It's rare to find products that so perfectly balance form and function.

• VEOLOCITY-One Razor: The design is both modern and timeless. The engineering provides a smooth, efficient shave with minimal irritation.
• Essence Shavette: This shavette offers incredible precision and control. It's clearly designed for those who appreciate the art of traditional shaving.
• Helios Brush: The brush creates a rich lather and feels luxurious against the skin. It's the perfect complement to the razor and shavette.

What truly sets these products apart is the feeling they evoke. They’re more than just tools; they're tangible evidence of a master craftsman's passion. Using them is a deeply satisfying experience, both intellectually and emotionally. I highly recommend these products to anyone who appreciates exceptional quality and craftsmanship.

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Ciprian Balint
The final experience does not reflect the premium price of the product

Pay attention! This site sells products without VAT! In order to be able to take possession of the product already paid for, I had to pay an additional fee of €110. I was not informed before I placed the order, nor after I paid for the product in full, about these conditions. This information is not transparently present, but hidden somewhere on the site if you look for it. The site sells with reverse charge. So you will have to pay extra VAT according to the legislation of the country you live in, plus customs duties. And if you decide not to pick up the product, you will lose the amount paid for the transport fee that will be retained by the seller (approximately €60, in my case). If you pay all these fees and you are not satisfied with the product and want to return it, you will lose the return shipping fee plus customs and VAT. Estimated €180-200 if you make a simple return. I consider this shopping experience to be totally disappointing. At the same time, the product is very good. It's a shame about the services offered and the final experience, which is far from a premium experience

The product is very good, the quality of the shaving being above that of feather artist (ss or dx) but - the quality of the material is inferior. After a first shave, the device shows multiple traces of fine scratches. And it came from the factory with finishing and processing imperfections. Totally unacceptable for this price range. The finishes leave much to be desired, again the price of the product is not commensurate with the quality offered. These imperfections or quality deviations would have been acceptable for a product that costs between 70 and 130 Euros. But in no case for a product that has a final cost of €525. For example, none of the feather ss or dx devices I own show signs of wear, after many uses. But the tedalus from the first has multiple fine scratches and water stains remain, the device must be wiped persistently and carefully with a soft towel to remove the stains. I think that if the finish had been matte and not glossy, the device would have been much easier to maintain and would not show any signs of use.

Conclusion: the final experience does not reflect the premium price of the product. Both the services offered and the device do not rise to the quality level of the price. But the shaving experience is a very good one, above all the shavettes on the market.

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Andrew W.
Quite Pleased

I have never had good luck with a shavette-type of razor. I have suffered some of my worst cuts (really slices) with shavettes. I have never had a problem with DE and straight razors. I decided to give this razor a try after watching a review on You-Tube. The person providing the review is a religious str8 razor shaver. He stated that the Tedalus Essence was the closest thing to a str8 razor he has used. I gave it a try. It is a pricey razor and I have paid more for other razors. When I tried it for the first time, I used it as I would for any of my str8 razors. I was quite impressed. It did feel like a str8 razor. I have had many shaves with it and never cut myself. I like the razor because I can swap out blades and not need the stropping/honing os a traditional str8 razors.

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Austin Archibald
Best shave ever

Been using a Kamisori Feather DX with Super Professional blades. Didn't think it could get any better, but using the same blades in the Essence gives me my best shave ever. Closer, smoother; it's a dream. Worth the money!

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Steven Baxendale
Essence razor

This is my second razor I bought the velocity one and now the essence theirs are not just razors they are works of art absolutely lovely razors spot on

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Enrique Lau

After using it for nearly two weeks, I can say that this was an awesome buy. More than anything for its ergonomics and the ability to use a variety of blades, which, that I know of no other razor on the market can do. I might be wrong, but even if I am, this an amazing product and well engineered.