Shaving with a cut throat razor or straight razor is the most traditional shaving method. It is argued by some wet shaving enthusiasts as the most effective way to shave to get as close as possible. Basically, a cut throat razor has a single straight blade that is attached to a handle by a pin. The blade folds into the handle (the handles are known as scales) when not in use. The steel used for the blade must be of the highest quality, typically silver steel and carbon steel is used