The worlds most stylish razors

A project in Ellicott City, MD by Dan Janssen
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Handmade hardwood razors produced in small quantities by skilled artisans. We make the worlds most beautiful razors.
Backers: 56
Average Pledge Per Backer: $68

Funded: $3,825 of $3,000
Dates: Feb 9th -> Mar 11th (30 days)
Project By: Dan Janssen
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Latest News

Kickstarter bolsters Ellicott City razor maker Imperium Woodcraft

October 6th - via: baltimoresun.com
When Dan Janssen was looking for a double-edged razor, he couldn’t find one to buy. To solve his problem, Janssen, who describes himself as a man with “expensive tastes but modest means,” decided to make his own. And with that, Imperium Woodcraft was born. (Read More)

Getting ready!

March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
We have a bunch of razors done so we should be looking good to ship by mid April, well before fathers day and wedding gift season!  (Read More)

We did it! THANK YOU

February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
We have reached and shot beyond our goal! I wanted to thank everyone for the support.  I know you will love your razor and even better you have helped grow a small stateside business that makes tangible things into a more capable, productive... (Read More)

wood

February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
We had some questions about our wood. ALL of our wood comes from sustainable resources. We took recommendations from the Forest Stewardship Council on ethical places to buy our Lumber.   Thanks Mr. Snake for the question and YES I would love to post... (Read More)

Safety Razor details

February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
People have asked about our Safety Razors.  Below is a picture of the mechanism.  They are a 3 piece design with a handle, base and top plate reminiscent of the original Safety set up. They are all metal and have a heavy nickle plating to provide... (Read More)

shop update

February 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
We have started turning down the the Cocobolo and have about 35 handles done and ready to assemble (see picture).  Also wanted to share an article from last month where The Chive chose Imperium Razors as their "Next level Sh*t" . If funded, you will... (Read More)

New reward!

February 18th - via: kickstarter.com
We have a new gift set reward up. A set of 6 razors in Black and White Ebony.  (Read More)

New reward

February 14th - via: kickstarter.com
We were asked in private messages to include a Gold Deluxe Combo set  for the FUSION blade. After speaking with our supplier we are now able to offer this in a limited Qty of 50!   (Read More)

Getting there!

February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Just over halfway funded and going strong.  I've started turning the rewards so we can get a jump on shipping. Please let people know about our campaign so we can reach our goal.  (Read More)

Safety Razor Combo set now up

February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
We got some messages and comments asking for our classic safety razor as a combo set so we now have it up as a new reward up. Thanks for the support!   (Read More)

new pictures

February 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to everyone who has pledged already! We appreciate the support. Also we put up a few more pictures of the pledges on our page so you have a better idea of what you are getting. Thanks again and please share our kickstarter with anyone you... (Read More)

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