I'm a barber of 7 years, so I've tried a lot of different type of equipment and brands.

I've had problems with a Black Widow straight razor before (it was a matte black one with gold accents. 

I believe it had a manufacture defect on the little rivets the blade rests on were slightly crooked.)

I gave this one a try and I love it. Good weight, I love the way the blade is easy to insert. Cool design

The handle is a piece of sheet metal that as been bent over to make a handle...It's alot more sturdy than what it looked liked in person. I bought the barber pole edition which has a sliding mechanism that slides out so you can insert the razor. The razor sticks out so you can get in for detail work.

Excellent straight razor for only $20!! Nothing beats the trill of shaving with a straight razor. Our Founding Father's themselves would nod in approval for purchasing such a fine straight razor. The Black Widow Razor is easy to grip, the weight is great, and it'll shave those whiskers of your face leaving you with a smooth face that women will love to caress.
So let it be known and spread the word. For only $20 dollars, you too can own a Black Widow Straight Razor. Providing you all the benefits I mentioned earlier. Shave like man!

I purchased the shears for my boyfriend who is a professional barber. After using them for a few days, he quickly decided that these are the best shears he has ever used. The bonus straight razors provided were sleek and are great quality as well. Such a great value!