How to choose

Q: How should a beginner choose their first safety razor?

A: For beginners, we recommend starting with a mild or beginner-specific safety razor. These razors typically feature a medium-weight handle for good balance and a medium-aggressiveness head, which is effective yet forgiving to reduce nicks and cuts. Avoid starting with highly aggressive "open-comb" razors designed for experienced users.

Q: What's the difference between the number of blades (1, 5 layers)? Are more blades always better?

A: It depends on your shaving needs and skin type.

  • Single Blade (Double Edge): Traditional safety razors use a double-edged single blade. It provides an extremely close shave in one pass with minimal pulling on the skin, significantly reducing the risk of ingrown hairs and irritation. It's ideal for sensitive and acne-prone skin.

  • Multi-Blade (3, 5, etc.): Multi-blade cartridges are designed so each blade pulls the hair out slightly before cutting it, aiming for ultra-smoothness. However, this can lead to hairs being cut below the skin surface, potentially causing ingrown hairs and more irritation.

Conclusion: More blades are not necessarily better. For those seeking a superior shave, with sensitive skin, or wanting to reduce plastic waste, a single-blade razor is a more professional and effective choice.

Q: What are the advantages of a safety razor compared to an electric razor?

  • A: The advantages of safety razors lie in shaving quality and overall experience:

  • Closer, Cleaner Shave: Traditional wet shaving provides the closest shave possible, which electric razors cannot match.

  • Lower Long-Term Cost: A one-time investment in the razor handle, followed by purchasing extremely cheap replacement blades (just a few cents each), is far less expensive than replacing electric foil & cutter sets or cartridge refills.

  • Ritual and Enjoyment: It transforms shaving from a daily chore into a relaxing, enjoyable, and self-caring ritual.

  • Eco-Friendly: Generates minimal plastic waste (only the small paper-wrapped blades), making it a sustainable choice.

  • Works for All Skin Types: Particularly friendly for sensitive skin and coarse beards.

Q: I have very sensitive skin that gets red and breaks out easily. Is a safety razor suitable for me?

  1. A: Absolutely suitable. Safety razors (especially single-blade) are often the best choice for sensitive skin. Here's why:

  2. Less Irritation: A single blade minimizes multiple passes and pulling over the same skin area, drastically reducing irritation and razor burn.

  3. More Hygienic: You use a fresh blade every time, avoiding the issue of bacteria and residue buildup common in multi-blade cartridge heads.

  4. Control: You can choose extra-mild blades designed for sensitive skin and pair them with shaving soaps and aftershave balms containing soothing ingredients (like aloe vera, chamomile).
    The key is to follow proper technique (no pressure, with the grain) and practice good pre- and post-shave skincare.