# Shaving with Fossils The Mastodon Razor By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2008-10-10 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastodon-razor References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/archives/2008/10/mastodon_straig.php) & [blacksheepandprodigalsons](http://www.blacksheepandprodigalsons.com/store/private_shop.html) If this limited-edition Mastodon straight razor from Black Sheep and Prodigal Sons that features a handle made of 10,000-year-old fossilized Siberian wooly mammoth ivory isn’t considered pure [luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/24k-gold-plated-toothbrush), I give up. Only 50 of these handcrafted Mastodon straight razors will be made. They feature a sterling silver lining and rivets, as well as a carved quartz Stanhope magnifying lens on the handle. Peek inside the magnifying lens to get a glimpse at a microscopic piece of vintage erotica. If vintage erotica isn’t your thing, Black Sheep and Prodigal Sons can substitute an image of your choice. The Mastodon razor features vintage and deadstock blades, and handles can also be engraved with a scrimshaw monogram. Each razor is handmade at the Black Sheep and Prodigal Sons shop in New York. Prices begin at $2,200. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Straight Razors:** The demand for unique, high-quality and limited edition razors has been increasing as shaving is becoming a grooming trend for men. - **Vintage Scrimshaw Engraving:** Vintage-inspired designs and scrimshaw engraving is becoming a trend in the men's grooming industry. - **Incorporating Magnifying Lens:** Incorporating magnifying lens to razors is becoming a trend in the luxury grooming industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Men's Grooming:** The men's grooming industry can incorporate vintage and luxurious designs to stay competitive. - **Luxury Goods:** The luxury goods industry needs to constantly innovate and create unique and high-quality products to meet the demand of its consumers. - **Artisanal Products:** The making of artisanal and handcrafted products can be a disrupted innovation opportunity for small and independent businesses to stand out and offer something unique to consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hand-Carved Bronze Bone Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wesn-scrimshaw-henry-collection.md) - [Men's Safety Razors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supplys-max-razor.md) - [Cyberpunk-Style Face Shavers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorzero30.md) - [Contoured Ceramic Shavers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-shaver.md) - [Heated Automotive-Branded Razors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gillette-bugatti-heated-razor.md) - [User-Friendly High-End Grooming Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foil-shaver.md) - [Blade Control Shaving Razors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-single-edge-pro.md) - [Hybrid Bamboo Razors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-razors.md) - [Functional Razor Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razor-kit-from-athena-club.md)