The Eltham 'Line of Kings'
Celebrating exquisite craftsmanship of royal armours and British made razors.
Forged in partnership with the Royal Armouries, Wilde & Harte present an Eltham razor collection inspired by the grand armours of English kings.
Skilful design and premium quality are key to the collaboration. J Wanstall - Licensing Manager, Royal Armouries
Using my Line of Kings razor elevates my mundane shaving experience to one of luxury.
Stephen B
Line of Kings’ razor is a work of art - I spend more time admiring the razor than I do shaving with it.
Ravi
A cutting edge attraction
From the reign of Henry VIII onwards, foreign dignitaries visited the Tower of London to inspect the royal armoury.
Created in the mid-17th century – the ‘Line of Kings’ exhibition has a history spanning over 350 years.
Henry VIII's Court Armoury
Henry wanted his armour workshops at Greenwich to set a new standard for craftmanship. He employed the most skilful armourers from Italy and Germany and sought to create beautifully crafted armours that surpassed those of his European rivals.
By 1520, the Greenwich armourers were putting the finishing touches to Henry VIII’s Foot Combat armour. It was a triumph. The armour was an outstanding example of cutting edge technology that matched, if not bettered, anything in Europe. The great era of English-styled armours had begun.
Modern day influence
Henry VIII’s Foot Combat armour was so extraordinary in fact, that over 400 years later it provided inspiration for NASA spacesuit designs.
FAQs
This razor collection features the Eltham handle characteristics, however, the 'Line of Kings' handle is shorter and more bulbous, accentuating the contours of the highly polished faceted surfaces.
Furthermore, the 'Line of Kings' is a special edition collection in collaboration with the Royal Armouries.
- Cartridge razor, or safety razor?
- Which razor is best for sensitive skin?
- What is the cheapest way to shave?
Yes! You may purchase a razor stand, razor blade sharpener, protective leather pouch, shaving brush or wash bag. Shop razor accessories →
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