Parker's Barber Razors are used in barbershops and shave parlors worldwide. This razor has an "insert" which you load the blade into. You then slide the insert back into the blade arm with the blade. Unlike most shavettes, this razor has a stainless steel blade arm - not lower quality aluminum. This shavette razor perform just like a straight razor. No sharpening or honing required! Razor Type: Push type barber/shavette razor Weight: 1.7 oz Length: 5 3/4 in. Handle Material: Resin Razor Arm - Stainless Steel Comes with 5 Premium Half Double Edge Blades Shipping Handling Shipping for this item to Canada is FREE Transit time: 4-9 business days via CanadaPost from Montreal Tracking #s are not available on smaller packages, unless EXPEDITED shipping options is chosen. Shipping for this item to the USA is $4.95 Transit time: 2-6 business days via USPS from Champlain, NY. International shipping for this item is $14.95 Transit time: 7-21 business days via USPS from NY. (Item is declared under $15 as GIFT). International transit times depend on the country their customs process.