Carbon, half hollow and 5/8 inch is just all Greek to you? Don't worry, it is easy to be a little overwhelmed at first. To make it as easy as possible for you to get started, we explain the most important straight razor types in the following blog. Below, we will go through all of the straight razor terminology, so you will know what’s what and can decide what model will best suit your needs. If you're looking for a shaving guide, then you should have a look here!