·Academy · Masterclass
Straight Razor
The oldest tool, done with modern precision.
- Lessons
- 7
- Total
- 2h 11m
- Access
- Lifetime
- Certificate
- Included
01About the course
A deep dive into straight-razor work. Hot towel shaves, razor line-ups, beard architecture, and the pacing that separates a ritual from a shave.
What you'll learn
- Strop, hone and maintain a straight razor correctly.
- Deliver a traditional hot towel shave without nicks.
- Execute precision line-ups on beards and necklines.
- Design beard architecture for the face in front of you.
- Run the experience at the right tempo — pace is the product.
What you'll need
- A fully maintained straight razor and strop.
- Hot towel cabinet or working alternative.
- Completed at least one full barbering program.
·Instructor
Rafael Montes
Barber · Hot Shave Specialist
Seven years focused almost entirely on razor work. Teaches the hot-shave module at every AM barber onboarding.
02Curriculum
Everything, in order.
Curriculum3 modules · 7 lessons
- Razor care & stropping01 · Free preview14:20
- Honing (when and how)0218:22
- The prep is the shave0120:44
- First pass — with the grain0226:07
- Second pass — across the grain0323:09
- Shaping by face0116:28
- The neckline, done right0211:52
03FAQ
Common questions.
Lifetime. Once you enroll, the course is yours to rewatch whenever you need a refresher.
Each course lists its requirements. Beginner courses assume nothing. Advanced courses assume you've cut hair in a real setting.
Yes. Complete every lesson and download a personalized certificate from your portal.
14-day no-questions refund. If the course isn't what you expected, write us and we'll process it.
Masterclass$890