Sometimes it is difficult times that give birth to the most beautiful adventures. The story of Atelier Durdan begins like this, in a turning-milling workshop that was struggling to find its way.

One summer, during a conversation with his cousin who was passionate about traditional shaving, Augustin discovered a new world of possibilities. With the free time his job left him, he started creating a first prototype razor. He named it "Le Maurice", in homage to his recently deceased grandfather.

The first tests are far from perfect, but the passion is there. The time spent refining every detail, understanding every parameter becomes a source of satisfaction rather than a constraint. This perseverance ends up paying off: in early 2022, the first razors from the Atelier see the light of day.

The adventure takes a new turn at the beginning of 2023 with the arrival of Chloé. Her expertise in finishing allows the workshop to reach a new milestone in the quality of its creations.

Our logo also tells its story: on one side a mountain recalling Augustin's alpine roots, on the other a drill tip symbolizing the technical precision that we seek in each of our creations. It is this alliance between respect and technical excellence that today guides each razor that leaves our workshop.

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