Feather
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About Feather
In brief
Feather Safety Razor Co. is a Japanese manufacturer founded in 1932 in Osaka, known for precision razor blades used by barbers and stylists worldwide.
Razors 10–186 in
Profile updated Apr 2026
Price
US$10–194Price band Under US$100 · BudgetTypical documented price, not a quoteWhere to buy
13 retailers- Japan Scissors (opens in a new tab)
- Salon Scissors (opens in a new tab)
- SCISSOR HUB (opens in a new tab)
- JAPAN SCISSORS NZ (opens in a new tab)
- SCISSOR HUB NZ (opens in a new tab)
- Japan Scissors UK (opens in a new tab)
Buying routes
Where to buy Feather
Retailers ScissorPedia has cataloged. Prices and stock are on each store’s site.
Australia 3 retailers
New Zealand 2 retailers
UK & Ireland 1 retailer
US & Canada 5 retailers
Europe 2 retailers
Maker’s own dealer information: official site ↗
Catalog map
The Feather range
21 models · 10–186 in
Razor 10 models US$45–194Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level
- Feather Professional Artist Club SS Folding Razor US$162
- Feather Japan Artist Club SS Wooden Folding Razor US$194
- Feather AS-D2 Stainless Steel Safety Razor US$188
7 more models are listed in the full catalog below.
Accessory 11 models US$10–58Price band Under US$100 · Budget
- Feather HI-STAINLESS Double Edge Replacement Blade US$10
- Feather Nape Razor Replacement Blade US$13
- Feather Professional PB-20 Replacement Blade US$20
8 more models are listed in the full catalog below.
Pictured models
All 21 Feather model names
- Feather Professional Artist Club SS Folding Razor
- Feather Japan Artist Club SS Wooden Folding Razor
- Feather AS-D2 Stainless Steel Safety Razor
- Feather Double Edge Adjustable Safety Razor
- Feather HI-STAINLESS Double Edge Replacement Blade
- Feather Nape Razor Replacement Blade
- Feather Razor Nape/Neck Type
- Feather Professional PB-20 Replacement Blade
- Feather Professional Guarded PG-15 Blades
- Feather Professional PL-20 Light Blade
- Feather Plier Replacement Blades
- Feather Japan Plier Premium Folding Razor
- 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
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 US$10 to US$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
See Also
How Feather compares
Similar origin and adjacent price band. Brass rows differ; “—” means the field is not documented yet.
| Spec | FeatherFeather | AtaliAtali | Bi DesignBi Design | BMCBMC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Typical price | US$10–194Price band Under US$100 · Budget | US$70–100Price band Under US$100 · Budget | Price not documented | Price not documented |
| Steel | Japanese Stainless Steel | Japanese Stainless Steel | 440C Japanese Steel, Cobalt Steel | — |
| Edge type | — | — | — | — |
| Handles | — | Offset, Even | — | — |
| Left-handed | — | — | — | — |
| Thinning | — | 1 models | — | 1 models |
| Specialties | Shaving, Texturizing, Feathering | — | — | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture … |
| Founded | 1932 | — | — | 1995 |
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 centers on shaving, texturizing, and feathering tools that barbers and stylists reach for.
What does Feather make?
Feather’s catalog 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 catalog, so where an item lands between US$10 and US$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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