STIJN DE SUTTER A personal journal of the craft

Ghent, Belgium · Connected to the world

Stijn De Sutter.

Preserving the craft.
Sharing what matters.

Master Barber. International Educator. Founder of ROMAIN.
Founder of the Level 2 & Ambassador programmes at Scapicchio Academy. Inventor of the All-in-One Honing Kit. Author of the 601-page Protocols — A Barber Manual.

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Stijn De Sutter in his Scapicchio Academy coat, preparing a traditional shave at the barbershop.
Where the knowledge begins. At the chair.

PROTOCOLS. The craft, in print. Available worldwide via Amazon.

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The craft, in print Written in Ghent. Shared worldwide.
The manual / Volume 1 The official Amazon cover of Protocols — A Barber Manual, by Stijn De Sutter.
601 pages of
the craft

PROTOCOLS BY STIJN DE SUTTER

Available worldwide via Amazon

Protocols — A Barber Manual

The craft.
In your hands.

Read it. Practise it. Make it your own.

Years behind the chair. Lessons from masters. The details that make the difference. I brought them together in Protocols: a practical manual for barbers who want to understand their craft and keep getting better.

  • Traditional shaving
  • Razor handling
  • Honing & maintenance
  • Practical protocols
601 pages English edition Volume 1 · Paperback
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A book to keep close.
From the first lesson to the next thousand shaves.

That's the Protocol.
Take a closer look inside
An original open spread from Protocols, with illustrated explanations of honing and razor technique.
A closer look at the techniques and the thinking behind them.
500+ Students taught
around the world
ROMAIN Founded in Ghent.
Built around the craft.
Founder Level 2 & Ambassador programmes
Scapicchio Academy
Founder
& Creator All-In-One Honing Kit
Invented by Stijn De Sutter
Author Protocols — A Barber Manual
600 pages of knowledge

The journal

Stories from Stijn.

Travel, collaborations and lessons from the craft. Explore by category.

01 Free access Travel People, places & the craft abroad. 02 Free access Collaborations Shared ideas. Stronger together. 03 Free access History The stories behind our traditions. 04 Free access Press Interviews & outside perspectives. 05 Free access Academy Insights Lessons, tips & the reasons why. 06 Subscription Academy Mastery Go deeper into the protocols.

From knowledge to practice

Keep learning.
Put it into practice.

In the Academy, on the page and at the honing stone. Different ways to keep the craft moving forward.

01 · The Academy

The Academy.

Traditional barbering, taught with care. Discover Scapicchio Academy and its programmes.

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02 · The Book

The Book.

Protocols — A Barber Manual. 601 pages of knowledge to read, revisit and put into practice.

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03 · The Tools

The Tools.

Tools for traditional barbering. Discover the ROMAIN collection, chosen for the craft.

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ROMAIN × ARDENNES COTICULE Invented by Stijn De Sutter

The All-in-One Honing Kit

A sharp edge.
Seven simple steps.

I invented the kit.
Now let me show you how to use it.

I created the ROMAIN All-in-One Honing Kit to make straight razor honing clear, practical and repeatable. Developed with Ardennes Coticule, it brings three natural stones together in one method, from setting the bevel to the final finish.

Follow my free tutorial, work through the seven steps and learn how to bring your straight razor back to a sharp edge.

3 natural stones 7 simple steps Available worldwide
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The ROMAIN All-in-One Honing Kit, developed with Ardennes Coticule.
Designed for the craft. Natural stones. Made in Belgium.

YOUR FREE TUTORIAL

Watch. Learn. Hone.

1 min 19 sec
English on-screen instructions

Learn the complete sequence with Stijn De Sutter. Open tutorial ↗

THE SEVEN-STEP METHOD

  1. 01
    Neutralise the edge Prepare the blade.
  2. 02
    Set the bevel Begin on the Pyrenees stone.
  3. 03
    Refine on the Blue Build a consistent edge.
  4. 04
    Yellow with slurry Refine with the slurry stone.
  5. 05
    Yellow with water Rinse and continue with water.
  6. 06
    Finish under running water Take your time with the finish.
  7. 07
    Strop the razor Complete the sequence.

The method is yours to learn.
The right tools are ready when you are.

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Beyond the lesson

People make
the journey.

More than 500 students taught worldwide. Each brings a different story, a new question and another reason to keep sharing.

The techniques matter. So do the people we meet, the progress we make and the moments we take with us.

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Stijn with two visitors outside the ROMAIN barbershop in Ghent.
Shared moments in Ghent.
Stijn with a participant holding a certificate inside the barbershop.
A milestone worth remembering.
📍ROMAIN -Yvonne- Est. 2021
History ROMAIN History ROMAIN
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📍ROMAIN -Yvonne- Est. 2021

Discover the unique atmosphere of ROMAIN -Yvonne-Est 2021, where traditional barbering meets modern luxury. Located just around the corner from our original location, this exclusive space offers premium grooming services, a private cigar lounge, and event spaces—all available by appointment only. Enjoy a timeless experience in a space that blends history, craftsmanship, and relaxation. Book your appointment today and experience the difference at ROMAIN.

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