Feather
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Who it suits
Feather Safety Razor Co. is a Japanese manufacturer founded in 1932 in Osaka, known for precision razor blades used by barbers and stylists worldwide.
Price position
$10–194 · tier 1 of 5
Profile completeness
8/9Profile coverage
- Models
- 21 catalogued
- Product types
- 1 documented
- Materials
- 1 documented
Feather’s contribution to the kit bag is razors, not scissors. The Osaka company, founded in 1932 and widely recognized as Japan’s first maker of replaceable-blade razors, builds the Artist Club system, styling and nape razors, and the blades that feed them. All 21 products are made at Feather’s own factories in Japan, with guide prices from $10 to $194.
Company Background
Feather Safety Razor Co., Ltd. was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan. The company is widely recognized as the first Japanese manufacturer of replaceable blade razors. All Feather products are manufactured at the company’s own factories in Japan, with no overseas production facilities. That commitment to domestic manufacturing has been a defining feature of the brand for over nine decades.
Product Focus
While Feather is best known in the salon world for its razors, the brand’s product line is tightly focused on shaving, texturizing, and feathering tools. Professional stylists in the United States often encounter Feather blades through JATAI, which serves as a primary distributor in the American market. The brand is also carried by Japan Scissors, Sharp Kai, Scissor Hub, and several other specialty retailers across multiple countries.
Feather razors are a staple in many barber kits and are frequently used by hairdressers who incorporate razor cutting into their technique. The blades are known for their sharpness and consistency from one package to the next.
Manufacturing Philosophy
According to the company, Feather maintains strict quality management across all stages of production. Every product passes through Japanese factories, and the company has stated that it will continue to prioritize quality that can only be achieved through domestic manufacturing. For stylists who value knowing exactly where their tools come from, Feather’s transparency on this point is straightforward.
Sources
- Feather Safety Razor Co., Ltd. official website: feather.co.jp
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Where to Buy
Feather at a glance
- Budget
- Budget under $100
- Makes
- Razors
- Based in
- Japan
- Catalogue
- 21 models listed
- Established
- 1932
Product Types
Specialties
Where to Buy
Authorized Retailers
Retailers stocking Feather
ScissorPedia catalogues 13 retailers carrying Feather.
- Japan Scissors Online store — Australia · ships to Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Europe, Asia
- Salon Scissors Online store — Australia · ships to Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, UK, Europe
- Scissor Hub Online store — Australia · ships to Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, UK, Europe
- Japan Scissor Shop Online store — Canada · ships to Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand, UK, Europe
- TAKANO Online store — Canada
- Japan Scissors France Online store — France · ships to France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, UK
- Japan Scissors Italy Online store — Italy · ships to Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, UK
- Japan Scissors NZ Online store — New Zealand · ships to New Zealand, Australia, USA, Canada, UK, Europe, Asia
- Scissor Hub NZ Online store — New Zealand · ships to New Zealand, Australia, USA, Canada, UK, Europe
- Japan Scissors UK Online store — UK · ships to UK, Ireland, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada
- JATAI Online store — USA · ships to USA
- JPScissors Online store — USA · ships to USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK, Europe
- SHARP KAI Online store — USA · ships to USA, Canada
The range, at a glance
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Product photos from the ScissorPedia catalogue; see each product page for provenance.
Products
Show 9 more Feather model names
- Feather Professional PS-20 Super Blade
- Feather Standard Regular Styling Blades Carton (50 Blades)
- Feather Standard Blades For Styling Razors
- Feather Styling Razor Custom Type
- Feather Styling Razor Flex Type
- Feather Styling and Texturizing Razor Short Handle
- Feather Styling Razor Standard Handle
- Feather Texturizing and Thinning Blades For Styling Razor
- Feather WG Blades For Styling Razor
How Feather compares
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Frequently Asked Questions
5 answers you can open one at a timeIs Feather a Japanese brand?
Yes. Feather Safety Razor Co., Ltd. dates from 1932 in Osaka, and its products are made in Japan at the company’s own factories.
What is Feather known for?
Feather is one of Japan’s best-known razor and blade makers. Its work centres on shaving, texturizing, and feathering tools that barbers and stylists reach for.
What does Feather make?
Feather’s catalogue is built around razors and replaceable blades, including the Artist Club system, styling razors, nape razors, and texturizing blades.
How much do Feather products cost?
Replacement blades, accessories, and complete razors all sit in Feather’s catalogue, so where an item lands between $10 and $194 depends on what it is. Those are guide prices across the 21 products.
Where can I buy Feather?
Feather is stocked by specialty hair retailers such as JATAI, Japan Scissors, Sharp Kai, and Scissor Hub across several countries.
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