The best safety razors for every type of man

The safety razor is currently the coolest razor for wet shavers. Whether you have been shaving your beard for years or are just starting to shave your first mustache hairs. The safety razor is suitable for every skin and beard type. Many of our customers who are just starting to shave or switching from the regular multi-blade razor from Gillette or Wilkinson to the safety razor are enthusiastic about the safety razor. Even committed dry shavers indicate that ultimately wet shaving with this razor feels much more pleasant and shaves smoother than the electric shaver.

Why is the safety razor the most popular razor?

For decades, the safety razor was hardly or no longer found on store shelves. Everyone used disposable razors or electric ones. The safety razor and the associated double edge razor blades could only be found on Ebay, Dutch Shaving Shop, Scheerwinkel, or with us.

Currently, the safety razor is back in vogue. In recent years, the major razor manufacturers have continuously developed new razor systems. It all started long ago with the Gillette Sensor Excel with two blades. Then the Mach3 and Fusion were developed and brought to market. Razor blades got a lubricating strip and could also vibrate. The razor blades became increasingly complex, had more and more blades, and became more expensive. It got crazier and crazier. The competitor Wilkinson also did not stand still. The latest invention is razor blades with a heating element inside. These razor blades are heated, which apparently makes shaving even better. Enthusiastically, the manufacturers claimed each time that the latest generation of razor blades works better than the previous one. At the same time, more and more people started to get annoyed by the high store prices and throwing away very expensive razor blades. After a few shaves, the blade went into the trash. Not really environmentally friendly, sustainable, or a waste of money.

Moreover, the beard trend came into view. Men kept their beards and needed to maintain and shave their beards well. The multi-blade razor blades with their glide strips and wide protective edges are not suitable for shaving beard contours tightly. Because the blades are close together, they clog very quickly with soap scum and beard hairs. Not really fresh and handy.

More and more men are discovering the safety razor. Worldwide, more than a billion men shave daily with the safety razor. Even Gillette reintroduced the safety razor a few years ago: King C Gillette. This razor is available alongside the Mach3 and Fusion razors in stores. Yes, and we know why the safety razor is so popular.

What are the advantages of the safety razor?

If you don't know yet, below are the many advantages of the safety razor:

Cost saving

The corresponding double edge razor blades cost only an average of €0.30 each.
Compared to the expensive common cartridge razor blades from well-known brands, you save €150 to €200 per year on razor blades.

Less shaving irritation

It causes much less irritation during and after shaving.
Instead of 3 to 5 blades scraping over your skin immediately, only 1 sharp blade glides over your face. This ultimately results in a less raw burning sensation on the skin and ingrown beard hairs.
The multi-blade razor blades partly pull out the beard hair before the hair is shaved off. This causes ingrown beard hairs for many men.

Universal shaving system

It is a universal shaving system worldwide.
All different brands of razor blades fit into all different razor holders.

Custom work

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 up to heavy coarse beard growth).
You have made many different holders from various materials (metal, plastic, and wood) and various lengths and weights: short or long and light up to heavy handles.
There are different types of razor heads. The most common razor head has a so-called closed comb. A razor head with an open comb shaves a bit more aggressively. With a twist-to-open or butterfly closure razor head, you can easily and quickly change the blade. Finally, there are razors with an adjustable razor head. This razor head has different shaving settings: from mild to aggressive. You can adjust the shaving characteristics of the razor to your personal shaving technique while shaving.

Durable

Most safety razors are made of metal and, with normal use and good maintenance (regular cleaning), will last you a lifetime.
Modern multi-blade razors consist of metal and plastic. Double edge blades consist only of metal. In the waste processing process, metal is extracted with a magnet and is therefore easy to recycle, unlike modern blades.

Beard management and maintenance

Many multi-blade razors have a glide strip and wide protective edge around the blades. This makes them less suitable for precise shaving of beard contours. Because of these protective edges, you have less visibility of where the razor is shaving. Most safety razors have a rectangular razor head. So you know exactly where the blade is, allowing you to shave beard edges very precisely.

Hygiene

The blades in multi-blade razors are very close together. This causes them to clog quickly with soap residue and beard hairs. You cannot clean these blades properly. Dirt accumulates between the blades, which greatly reduces shaving quality.
You can easily remove the double edge blade from the holder after shaving, clean it well, and optionally dry it. After cleaning, you place the blade back into the razor head.

The choice is huge

There is a huge range of different materials: chrome-plated metal, stainless steel, high-quality plastic, and treated and finished wood. Some handles are made of ash wood, dark mysterious ebony, marbled chic Masur birch, or robust veined beech wood.
The metal handle of many safety razors either has a simple functional grip or an artistic pattern. Chrome is widely used because it shines beautifully and is often found in the bathroom. Treated stainless steel is very strong and durable and has a stunning matte shine.
You have classic, modern sleek, or ergonomic handle designs. The razors from the English brand Edwin Jagger have a recognizable traditional design. In contrast, the safety razors from the German brand Muhle have a modern appearance.

What should I pay attention to when buying a safety razor?

If you are visiting our webshop for the first time, we can well imagine that you feel overwhelmed by the choices. There is so much to choose from.

If you want to switch to the safety razor, you first need to 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 smooth or only the beard contours?

How do I recognize my beard growth? Most men have a normal beard. If 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 stubble within a day, then you have heavy coarse beard growth.

Heavy versus light beard growth

Sensitive skin is skin that gets irritated quickly during or after shaving. You then suffer from dry flaky skin, red spots, or a burning and tight feeling after shaving.

Sensitive versus oily versus 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 have grown quite long. It should be clear that there is a difference in shaving technique between shaving everything smooth or shaving just the beard edges.

What types of safety razors are available for purchase?

For every type of man, beard, and skin, a safety razor is available.

Safety razor with closed comb

Safety razors with a shaving head with a closed comb are the most common razors. The shaving head consists of 2 parts: a bottom and top plate. You clamp the blade between both plates and screw it tight to the handle using a thread. This makes the blade firmly fixed in the shaving head.

Why is this type of razor so popular:

suitable for every skin type;
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 beard contours.

Safety razor with extra closed comb

The safety razor is made for comfortable and perfectly smooth shaving of facial hair. It is less suitable for shaving armpits and intimate areas. The Companion razors from the German Muhle have a rounded razor head where the blade is more enclosed and shielded. This special razor is therefore suitable for shaving body hair.

Safety razor with open comb

Razors with a razor head with an open comb are also sold a lot. This type of razor is slightly less popular than the razor with a closed comb. This razor also consists of 2 parts. The difference is that the sides of the top plate are toothed, like the teeth of a comb. This causes the double edge razor blade to be more exposed and sit more directly on the skin. It shaves more aggressively than the closed comb razor head.

Why should you buy this type of razor:

suitable for normal skin;
suitable for heavy beard growth;
suitable for shaving the soft beard;
suitable for shaving 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 lock

The big advantage of the butterfly lock is the easy, quick, and safe replacement of the razor blade. The razor head is fixed to the handle and the top plate consists of 2 flaps. When you turn the handle, the rotating mechanism causes the 2 flaps to pop open. You place the blade in the razor head and close the butterfly lock again. The blade clamps itself in the razor head. Most razors with a butterfly lock are lighter in weight compared to regular safety razors. These razors also have a razor head with a closed comb.

Who is this type of razor suitable for:

due to the light weight, it is more suitable for light beard growth and less suitable for heavy beard;
suitable for every skin type;
suitable for shaving beard contours;
affordable;
suitable for anyone who hates too much hassle early in the morning.

Safety razor with adjustable razor head

Razors with an adjustable razor head are increasingly sold. After a few years of shaving with a regular safety razor with a closed comb, many wet shavers buy a razor with an adjustable razor head. On various internet forums, you read many enthusiastic reviews. The adjustable razor head surpasses every other type of razor. It is even more advanced than the modern cartridge razor from Gillette and Wilkinson.

The razor has a fixed base plate and the top plate is secured with a thread or a clamp spring. The adjustable razor head has different shaving settings: 1 through 5. While shaving, you turn the handle from setting 1 to 2 up to 5. The rotating mechanism raises or lowers the top plate. The gap between the two plates becomes larger or smaller. The mechanism also changes the angle of the blade in the razor head. This allows you to adjust the shaving characteristic during shaving: setting 1 is mild and setting 5 is aggressive.

What is the big advantage of this razor? You can adjust the shaving property to your own personal shaving technique. Usually, everyone starts shaving the cheeks. You set the razor to the most aggressive shaving setting: 5. This allows you to shave the cheeks perfectly smooth in one go. The neck area is a vulnerable part of the face. In that case, you set the razor to setting 2 or 3. The upper lip just under the nose is the most sensitive area. Here you set the razor to the mildest shaving setting: 1. Then you shave against the beard growth direction with setting 1 or 2.

Why should you buy this type of razor:

can be adjusted during shaving to your own shaving technique;
suitable for every skin type;
suitable for light, normal, and heavy beard growth
suitable for shaving the soft beard;
suitable for shaving beard contours;
solid and durable.

What is the best safety razor for me?

For every type of man (young, beginner, experienced), type of shaver (daily shaving, weekly shaving with or without beard), type of beard (light, normal, and heavy beard growth), and type of skin (normal to sensitive skin), a safety razor is available.

Below is a recognizable classification of type of man, shaver, skin, and beard:

Young, beginner shaver, light beard growth
Orienting beginner shaver, normal to heavy beard growth
Experienced wet shaver, light beard growth
Experienced wet shaver, normal beard growth
Experienced wet shaver, heavy beard growth
Irregular shaver
Beard maintenance
Fast shaver, light to normal beard growth
Sensitive/vulnerable skin
Body hair shaving

You might recognize yourself in this classification. If not, we would like to hear from you.

Young, beginner shaver, light beard growth

If you are still young, just starting wet shaving, and have light beard growth, you will benefit greatly from an affordable, handy, and light razor. You can start very well with a nice and cheap razor with a butterfly lock.

Feather double edge safety razor Popular butterfly lock

Very affordable, light, and handy razor with butterfly mechanism. Just twist the handle and the butterfly lock pops open, insert the blade, twist it closed, and you can shave. You can safely and quickly change blades. The razor head is a closed comb and suitable for light beard growth.

Material and specifications:

Razor head: butterfly lock closed comb
Plastic and chrome-plated metal
Handle length: 10 cm
Weight: 35 gr

Orienting beginner shaver, normal to heavy beard growth

If you are just starting to shave, still have doubts about the safety razor, and especially don't want to spend too much yet, we recommend starting with a standard and affordable razor.

Edwin Jagger DE86 double edge safety razor black chrome

Very popular and common razor for the still hesitant shaver. It is a perfectly affordable razor that simply does what it needs to do. The weight of the razor and the closed comb make this razor suitable for normal to heavy beard growth.

Material and specifications:

Razor head: closed comb
Plastic and chrome-plated metal
Handle length: 8.5 cm
Total weight: 66 gr

Experienced wet shaver, light beard growth

If you have been wet shaving for years with a modern cartridge razor and have light beard growth, then the following razors are fun to start with.

Merkur 23C double edge safety razor

If you have light beard growth, you can shave well with a light razor. The Merkur 23C has a long handle and weighs only 60 grams. It is a fine razor for light beard growth.

Material and specifications:

Razor head: closed comb
Chromed metal
Handle length: 10 cm
Total weight: 60 gr

Muhle double edge safety razor RYTMO Ash Chrome R220SR

The RTMO shaving line is a very popular range from Muhle. This razor has a wooden handle made of treated ash wood. It therefore feels comfortable in the hand. The handle has a normal length and it is not heavy. It is suitable for light to normal beard growth. If you are an experienced wet shaver and are looking for a nice and fun razor, then this is your razor.

Material and specifications:

Razor head: closed comb
Ash wood and chromed metal
Handle length: 10 cm
Total weight: 67 gr

Experienced wet shaver, normal beard growth

If you already shave wet with a Gillette or Wilkinson multi-blade razor and have a normal beard growth, we have made a nice selection below of suitable safety razors for you.

Muhle R89 double edge safety razor chrome

We sell this razor daily. Very popular and loved by many of our customers. It is a beautiful, robust, and handy razor. The fine grip of the handle and the weight ensure it feels comfortable in the hand during shaving. The closed comb razor is suitable for normal beard growth.

Material and specifications:

Razor head: closed comb
Chromed metal
Handle length: 8.5 cm
Total weight: 66 gr

Merkur 34C double edge safety razor

Top quality razor produced by Merkur from Solingen. The razor head of many razors consists of a separate base and top plate. In the 34C, the base plate of the razor head is welded to the handle. The top plate screws onto the handle. This makes blade replacement easier. The 34C is a compact, handy, and robust razor. Suitable for shaving normal beard growth.

Material and specifications:

Razor head: closed comb
Chromed metal
Handle length: 8 cm
Total weight: 78 gr

Experienced wet shaver, heavy beard growth

You have very tough beard stubble and you are not satisfied with your regular Mach3 or Fusion razor. The following razors are especially suitable for heavy beard growth.

Merkur 38C double edge safety razor

Many of our customers in the showroom look at and feel different razors. Very often the 38C is chosen and purchased. Most find this a pleasant and robust razor. The razor weighs 112 grams, has a long handle, and feels sturdy in the hand. You really have a piece of tool in your hand. The razor is 2-piece: the base plate of the razor head is welded to the handle. This allows for easy and quick blade replacement. The razor head is a closed comb but due to the weight, this razor is suitable for heavy beard growth.

Material and specifications:

Razor head: closed comb
Chromed metal
Handle length: 9.5 cm
Total weight: 112 gr

Boker double edge safety razor with comb

If you have been shaving with the safety razor for a while and want to shave your coarse beard stubble more smoothly and efficiently, you should switch to the open comb. This Boker razor is very popular. It is a compact and robust razor and feels good in the hand. Because the teeth of this razor are wide, it provides an even pressure distribution on the skin. This makes it shave efficiently smooth but is not too aggressive.

Material and specifications:

Razor head: open comb
Brass and nickel (nickel-plated brass)
Handle length: 80 mm
Weight: 69 gr

Muhle R41 BLACK double edge safety razor with comb

The Muhle R41 is the open comb variant of the R89 razors. On internet forums, this razor head is classified as "beastly aggressive." Compared to the closed comb and other similar razors, this razor head shaves very directly. This razor has no trouble shaving the heaviest beard at all. The handle has a black grip with a fine grip texture.

Material and specifications:

Razor head: open comb
Chromed metal
Handle length: 8.5 cm
Total weight: 66 gr

Irregular shaver

Shaving is not your hobby and you shave once or one and a half times a week. You are also not satisfied with the multiblade razor because these blades quickly get clogged with shaving debris and beard hairs. The selection below is suitable for shaving long beard hairs.

Muhle R41 Twist double edge safety razor with comb

This razor is convenient and super efficient. Just unscrew the knob and the top plate of the razor head comes off. So you can quickly and easily insert a new blade. The aggressive open comb razor head quickly deals with your soft beard.

Material and specifications:

Razor head: open comb
Chromed metal
Handle length: 10 cm
Total weight: 89 gr

Beard maintenance

Do you have a beard and want to be able to shave the beard contours well? When shaving the beard, you will benefit greatly from a:

lightweight razor;
with a short handle;
a thin compact or normal razor head with a closed comb.

The following safety razors are suitable for tight and neat shaving of the beard edges.

Edwin Jagger DE89 double edge safety razor chrome

The DE89 from Edwin Jagger is a very handy razor for shaving the mustache and beard. It is a compact and lightweight razor. This allows you to easily and skillfully follow and shave the beard edges.

Material and specifications:

Razor head: closed comb
Chromed metal
Handle length: 8.5 cm
Total weight: 69 gr

Edwin Jagger 3ONE6 safety razor

The 3ONE6 is a new generation of safety razors from Edwin Jagger. These razors have a perfect ergonomic design and are very suitable for precision shaving of beard contours. Due to the design and the weight of the handle, the razor lies pleasantly balanced in the hand. The razor glides lightly and smoothly over the skin. The razor head is compact and thin. This gives you a good view of the beard edges. Despite the light weight, it is suitable for normal to heavy beard growth.

Material and specifications:

Razor head: closed comb
Sheffield 316 stainless steel
Total length: 9.7 cm
Handle length: 8.9 cm
Handle diameter: 1.2 cm
Razor head length: 4.1 cm
Razor head width: 2.5 cm
Total weight: 59 gr

Merkur 42C double edge safety razor

The Merkur 42C is extremely suitable for precision shaving of the beard. With the short handle, you can smoothly shave along the beard edges. Due to the relatively flat and compact razor head, you have a good view of the skin during shaving. It is a beautiful classic razor due to the classic finish on the handle.

Material and specifications:

Razor head: closed comb
Chromed metal
Handle length: 7.5 cm
Total weight: 68 gr

Fast shaver, light to normal beard growth

You don't want hassle and fiddling with loose blades early in the morning or you're not so handy with changing the blade, then you should choose a safety razor with butterfly opening.

Guardenza safety razor butterfly opening matte black

The Guardenza razor has a tough black matte coating. It is an easy-to-handle razor for daily use. Just twist the handle and you place the blade in the opened razor head. Twist again and the blade is clamped in the razor head. The razor has a closed comb and is suitable for light to normal beard growth. Also suitable for shaving beard edges.

Material and specifications:

Black chromed metal
Handle length: 10.5 cm
Total weight: 74 gr

TIMOR double edge safety razor black chrome 100mm handle

Most safety razors with butterfly opening have a handle about 8 cm long. If you prefer a longer handle, then the TIMOR razor is your razor. This razor has a length of 10 cm.

Material and specifications:

Black chromed metal
Handle length: 10.5 cm
Total weight: 74 gr

Sensitive/vulnerable skin

You have sensitive skin and quickly experience razor irritation after shaving and are looking for a suitable razor? Then use a standard razor with a closed comb.

Edwin Jagger double edge safety razor Knurled Grip chrome

The popular and common razors from Edwin Jagger all have a standard razor head with a closed comb. This razor head is not "aggressive" but shaves mild to medium. The Knurled Grip has a nice fine and pleasant grip. The handle has a normal length of about 8.5 cm and feels comfortable in the hand.

Material and specifications:

Razor head: closed comb
Chromed metal
Handle length: 8.5 cm
Total weight: 65 gr

Muhle double edge safety razor VIVO Plum Wood R331SR

The razor heads of the VIVO razors also shave mild to medium. The VIVO shaving line is very popular. The razor has a solid wide handle made of either plastic or plum wood. This gives you a good grip while shaving.

Material and specifications:

Razor head: closed comb
Ash wood and chromed metal
Handle length: 10 cm
Total weight: 67 gr

Body hair shaving

You shave your whole body and are annoyed that multiblade razors clog so quickly. The safety razor below is suitable for shaving body hair:

Muhle COMPANION unisex safety razor

This year Muhle introduced this innovative and patented shaving system. This unique safety razor is suitable for smooth and comfortable shaving of facial and body hair. Due to the unique protective razor head with rounded ends, it is suitable for shaving body hair, such as chest and underarm hair. The extra long handle also makes it easy to shave legs.

Material and specifications: