What are cut-throat razors called?

A straight razor is a razor with a blade that can fold into its handle. They are also called open razors and cut-throat razors.

Is shaving with a cut throat razor better?

Not only are cut-throat razors far better for the environment, but they are also kind to your skin too. The use of a singular blade means your skin is subject to less friction and it allows you to angle the blade into hard to reach places without difficulty.

Can you buy razor blades at grocery store?

Grocery stores continue to be a popular spot to buy. While it’s hard to beat the convenience of shopping online, if you are in the grocery store anyway, it’s not a big deal to make a quick pass down the shaving aisle to grab some new blades.

Why do barbers use cut throat razor?
During the traditional barbers shave, the blade removes up to 4 layers of dead skin cells – so it is like an exfoliation treatment. The shave itself is especially good for getting rid of in-growing hairs as the cut throat razor literally pulls each of them out

How often should you change a cut throat razor?              

Generally speaking, any safety razor that is used almost daily will need to have its blades replaced after a week or after six shaves.

Can you cut throat shave yourself?
Making sure your cut throat razor blade is kept at a 30° angle from the skin is key to making sure you avoid injury – it should prevent you from cutting yourself or tugging on hairs at the root and causing your skin to become irritated

Where to buy a cut throat razor in Namibia?

It is available at Dis-Chem Wernhill and Spar Hochland.