Henckel straight razors are some of the best razors I've used. This is a Henckel Platinum razor with carved natural scales (bone I think) with no rust or chips in either the blade or scales. When I received this razor I cleaned disinfected and honed. It passes the Hanging Hair test and the more important shave test. Yes I shave with straight razors and as all the Henckels I've used in the past this one shaves rather good. After the shave test I again disinfected and stropped then lightly oiled. Please see all photos as they offer a very good description of this razor. I ship USA only and ship USPS first class mail with a tracking no. Thanks for looking.