Driven by a passion for the craftsmanship of vintage safety razors, Stan Hickam founded Above the Tie in 2011. His appreciation for the timeless design of razors from the golden era of shaving led him to create a line of modern razors that would capture the performance, elegance, and quality of those classic designs. Rather than outsourcing production overseas, Stan refused to compromise on quality — deciding instead to CNC machine each razor from solid stainless steel right here in the USA. That commitment to impeccable quality and American manufacturing quickly set Above the Tie apart and established ATT as the gold standard in modern shaving. Stan’s dedication to crafting only the finest safety razors ignited a renaissance in high-quality, precision-machined razors — filling a niche and inspiring other brands to follow in our footsteps. From the very beginning, Above the Tie was a family business. Stan’s daughter, Mariah, and son-in-law, Matt, were integral to the brand, contributing their expertise to design new products, provide stellar customer service, and develop the ATT website. As the company grew, Stan transitioned from the day-to-day operations, passing the torch to Mariah and Matt, who continued to lead the brand with the same vision and dedication that Stan instilled.