You’ve begun the incredible journey of having the best shave of your life. After a close shave with your gleaming new safety razor, it begs the question, how do I store this thing once I’m done? Surely it can’t be balanced on the edge of your shave soap cup or the lid of your shaving…
For those looking to be more efficient while getting ready in the morning, shaving in the shower promises to help save some time but is it a good idea? Using a safety razor in the shower is a safe and convenient practice. The hot water and steam created in the shower are excellent elements that…
After a while, your safety razor may start getting grimy or clogged with hair without regular cleaning and it may not shave the way it did when you first got it! In this article, we will be covering how to quickly clean and sanitize your safety razor between shaves as well as how to periodically…
When searching for that perfect razor, one of the main things to know is whether or not it gives a closer shave than the other options, mainly straight razors, disposable cartridge razors, or electric razors. Do safety razors give a closer shave? In general, safety razors do not provide the closest shave possible when compared…
Has your razor ever been difficult to open or close because it was a bit dirty? You may even ask yourself if oiling your safety razor may be necessary. Safety razors with moving or mechanical parts benefit from lubrication. Grit and grime can work their way into hinges, dials, and other mechanisms which can cause…
Straight razors are known to give a clean, super close shave. So why don’t more barbers use a reusable straight razor today? Barbers don’t use reusable straight razors with the same frequency they did in the past. Even those barbers who still offer “straight razor” shaves have moved to the use of shavettes. Several factors…
If you are someone with sensitive skin, then you may have had some trouble with getting an amazing shave that leaves your skin feeling fresh, clear, and smooth. Many razors that people typically use can cause irritation easily, but with a safety razor, there is much less irritation because there are not as many blades…
Have you ever nicked yourself when shaving and thought, is this razor safe? Are safety razors dangerous? Safety razors are not dangerous. They are safer than both a disposable cartridge razor and a straight razor. There are better safeguards, like a skin guard, built into a safety razor than the others. The other razors carry…
Safety razors are more economical and much more environmentally friending than using either disposable or cartridge razors. They are also great for sensitive skin. If you’ve never tried out a safety razor before, where do you start? The best safety razor for a beginner is one that is not so aggressive, but easily follows the…
After shaving for decades with multiple blade cartridge razors, I decided to take a serious look at safety razors. Are they actually safe? The low barrier to entry to using safety razors is a stark contrast to the level of skill required to use a straight razor. Safety razors require less skill because the blades…
