The story goes that Francesco Zucca, in the early 19th century, watched the bayonets of Napoleon's Grande Armée pass through Milan and drew from them the idea of sharper, thinner blades for the family barbershop. True or legend, the double-edge safety razor is now one of the simplest and most recognizable tools of traditional wet shaving: a single blade, a single head, an angle you learn over time. Eredi Zucca offers a collection of razors and accessories in gold-plated chrome and hand-carved ox horn, paired with razor blades, leather strops, cases, and razor stands.
The fixed-head models are made for the man looking for the best safety razor in terms of predictability: the same angle every pass. The butterfly models, with their center-opening mechanism, simplify blade changes. For beginners we recommend less aggressive blades and minimal pressure on the handle: the hand learns faster than expected. Our selection also includes a safety razor for beginners, with balanced weight and an easy grip.
The Eredi Zucca double-edge razor blades are produced with Swedish- and German-derived stainless steels: two different manufacturing traditions, two different cuts. The discovery blade set lets you try both and find the one that works best for your beard. The best razor blades, in our view, are the ones that get along with your skin, not the ones that win the rankings.
Rounding out the collection, for men who want the most traditional experience, there are straight razors with carbon-steel blades and handles in ebony, horn, or acetate. The leather strop revives a gesture from the early-1900s barbershops, when the blade was passed back and forth to renew its edge before every shave. The Italian-leather safety razor case protects the handle on the road, because some objects deserve the same care as a fine watch. Where to buy a safety razor of real quality? Online, or in person in Milan, on Corso Sempione.
