The safety razor is currently the coolest razor for the wet shaver. Whether you have been shaving your beard for years or you are just starting to shave your first whiskers. The safety razor is suitable for every type of skin and beard. Many of our customers who are just starting to shave or are switching from the regular multi-blade razor from Gillette or Wilkinson to the safety razor are enthusiastic about the safety razor. Inveterate dry shavers also indicate that wet shaving with this razor feels much more pleasant and gives a smoother shave than the electric shaver.
Why is the safety razor the most popular razor?
For decades, the safety razor was virtually impossible to find on store shelves. Everyone did it with disposable razors or electric. The safety razor and the accompanying double edge razor blades could only be found on Ebay, Dutch Shaving Shop, Scheerwinkel or with us.
The safety razor is currently making a comeback. In recent years you have seen the major razor manufacturers continuously develop new razor systems. It started a long time ago with the Gillette Sensor Excel with two blades in it. The Mach3 and Fusion were subsequently developed and marketed. Razor blades were given a sliding strip and could also vibrate. The razor blades became more and more complicated, had more and more blades and became more and more expensive. It kept getting crazier and crazier. Competitor Wilkinson also did not stand still. The latest invention is razor blades with a heating element in them. These razor blades are heated, which apparently should give you an even better shave. The manufacturers enthusiastically claimed that the latest generation of razor blades do an even better job than the previous one. At the same time, more and more people started to become annoyed by the high retail prices and the throwing away of overpriced razor blades. After a few shaves the blade went in the trash. Not really environmentally friendly, sustainable and a waste of money.
In addition, the beard trend came into play. Men grew their beards and had to maintain their beards and shave properly. The multi-blade razor blades with their sliding strips and wide protective edges are not suitable for close shaving of the beard contours. Because the blades are close together, they quickly become clogged with soap sludge and beard hairs. Not really fresh and convenient.
More and more men are discovering the safety razor. More than a billion men worldwide shave with a safety razor every day. Even Gillette reintroduced the safety razor a few years ago: King C Gillette. This razor is located next to the Mach3 and Fusion razors in the store. Yes, and we know why the safety razor is so popular.
What are the advantages of the safety razor?
If you don't already know, here are the many benefits of the safety razor:
Cost reduction
- The accompanying double edge razor blades only cost an average of €0.30 each.
- Compared to the expensive conventional cartridge razor blades from well-known brands, you save €150 to €200 on razor blades annually.
Less razor burn
- It causes much less irritation during and after shaving.
- Instead of 3 to 5 blades immediately scraping over your skin, only 1 sharp blade glides over your face. This ultimately results in a less chapped burning sensation on the skin and ingrown beard hairs.
- The multi-blade razor blades partially pull out the beard hair before the hair is shaved. This causes ingrown beard hairs in many men.
Universal shaving system
- It is a universal shaving system worldwide.
- All different brands of razor blades fit in all different razor holders.
Customization
- The different brands of razor blades and razor holders have different shaving properties: from mild, medium to aggressively sharp.
- You can combine the various razor blades with different shaving properties with any type of razor holder and fully tailor it to any type of (normal or sensitive) skin and beard (light, normal to heavy, coarse beard growth).
- You have many different holders made from different materials (metal, plastic and wood) and various lengths and weights: short or long and light to heavy handle.
- There are different types of shaving heads. The most common shaving head has a so-called closed comb. A shaving head with an open tooth comb shaves a little more aggressively. With a twist-to-open or butterfly closure shaving head you can easily and quickly change the razor blade. Finally, you also have razors with an adjustable shaving head. This shaving head has different shaving settings: from mild to aggressive. While shaving, you can adjust the shaving properties of the razor to your personal shaving technique.
Durable
- Most safety razors are made of metal and will last a lifetime with normal use and proper maintenance (regular cleaning).
- The modern multi-blade razor blades consist of metal and plastic. The double edge razor blades consist only of metal. In the waste processing process, metal is fished out with a magnet and is therefore easy to recycle, unlike modern blades.
Beard management and maintenance
- Many multi-blade razor blades have a sliding strip and wide protective edge around the blades. This makes it less suitable for close shaving of the beard contours. These protective edges give you less visibility of where the razor is shaving. Most safety razors have a rectangular shaving head. So you know exactly where the blade is and this allows you to shave the beard edges very accurately.
Hygiene
- The blades in the multi-blade razors are very close together. This causes it to quickly become clogged with soap residue and beard hairs. You cannot clean these blades properly. The dirt will accumulate between the blades. This causes the shaving quality to deteriorate sharply.
- You can easily remove the double edge razor blade from the holder after shaving and you can clean it thoroughly and dry it if necessary. After cleaning, put the blade back in the shaving head.
The choice is huge
- You have a huge range of different materials: chrome-plated metal, stainless steel, high-quality plastic and processed and treated wood. Some handles are made of Ash wood, dark mysterious Ebony, marbled chic Masurb birch or robust veined Beech wood.
- The metal handle of many safety razors either have a simple functional grip or an artistic pattern. Chrome is often used because it shines beautifully and you often encounter it in the bathroom. Machined stainless steel is very strong and durable and has a beautiful matt shine.
- You have a classic, modern, sleek or ergonomic handle design. The razors from English Edwin Jagger have a recognizable traditional design. On the other hand, the safety razors from the German Muhle have a modern look.
What should I pay attention to when buying a safety razor?
If you visit our webshop for the first time, we can well imagine that you can no longer see the forest for the trees. There is so much choice.
If you want to switch to the safety razor, you must first ask yourself the following:
- Do I have light, normal or heavy, coarse beard growth?
- do I have normal or sensitive skin?
- do I shave daily or once a week or even less;
- Do I shave everything smoothly or just the beard contours?
How do I recognize my beard growth? Most men have a normal beard. When you are young, you usually still have light, soft beard hairs. If your beard hairs are as hard as copper wires and you feel new beard stubble within a day, you have heavy, stiff beard growth.
Heavy versus light beard growth
Sensitive skin is skin that is easily irritated during or after shaving. You then suffer from dry flaky skin, red spots or a burning and tight feeling after shaving.
Sensitive vs. oily vs. normal skin
Most men shave 3 to 4 times a week. In that case, the beard stubble is still short. If you don't shave for a week or longer, the beard hairs will now have a nice length. It is clear that there is a difference in shaving technique between shaving everything smoothly or shaving the beard edges.
What type of safety razors are for sale?
There is a safety razor for every type of man, beard and skin.
Safety razors with a closed comb shaving head are the most common razors. The shaving head consists of 2 parts: a bottom and top plate. You clamp the razor blade between both plates and screw it to the handle using a screw thread. This causes the blade to become stuck in the shaving head.
Why is this type of razor so popular:
- suitable for any type of skin;
- suitable for light, normal and heavy beard growth;
- huge selection;
- solid and durable;
- affordable, you can get a safety razor from €30.00;
- suitable for shaving the beard contours.
Safety razor with extra closed comb
The safety razor is designed for a comfortable and perfectly smooth shave of facial hair. It is less suitable for shaving the armpits and intimate areas. The Companion razors from the German Muhle have a rounded shaving head where the blade is more contained and protected. This makes this special razor suitable for shaving body hair.
Safety razor with open tooth comb
The razors with a shaving head with an open tooth comb are also widely sold. This type of razor is slightly less popular than the closed comb razor. This razor also consists of 2 parts. The difference is that the sides of the top plate are serrated, like the teeth of a comb. This makes the double edge razor blade more open and sits more directly on the skin. So it shaves more aggressively than the closed comb shaver head.
Why you should buy this type of razor:
- suitable for normal skin;
- suitable for heavy beard growth;
- suitable for shaving the soft beard;
- suitable for shaving the beard contours;
- solid and durable;
- affordable.
If you have sensitive skin, this razor is less suitable for you. If you have light to normal beard growth, you might as well buy a razor with a closed comb.
Safety razor with butterfly closure
The big advantage of the butterfly closure is that it is easy, smooth and safe to change the razor blade. The shaving head is attached to the handle and the top plate consists of 2 flaps. When you turn the handle, the rotating mechanism ensures that the 2 flaps open. You place the blade in the shaving head and close the butterfly closure again. The blade clamps into the shaving head. Most razors with butterfly closure are lighter in weight compared to regular safety razors. These razors also have a shaving head with a closed comb.
Who is this type of razor suitable for:
- its light weight makes it more suitable for light beard growth and less suitable for heavy beards;
- suitable for any type of skin;
- suitable for shaving the beard contours;
- affordable;
- suitable for anyone who hates too much hassle in the early morning.
Safety razor with adjustable shaving head
Razors with an adjustable shaving head are increasingly sold. After a few years of shaving with a regular safety razor with a closed comb, many wet shavers purchase a razor with an adjustable shaving head. You can read many enthusiastic reviews on various internet forums. The adjustable shaving head outperforms any other type of razor. It is even more advanced than the modern cartridge razor from Gillette and Wilkinson.