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…
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…
Have you ever needed a razor in a pinch and wondered, where can I buy them? Are razors, blades, and cans of shaving cream available at the gas station? Gas stations have a limited selection of razors, blades, and shaving cream available for sale. Typically, the offerings will include basic disposable razors but you may…
Taking care of your safety razor is an often overlooked aspect of shaving. One of the biggest questions shavers ask is if they should leave the razor blade in the safety razor between shaves? Taking the blade out of your safety razor between shaves is practicing an abundance of caution. For most safety razor users,…
If you’ve run out of razor cartridges, is it really okay for guys to use women’s razors? By using a women’s razor, is there any real difference it makes during the shaving process? Some brands market functionally identical razors for both men and women, whereas others have specific characteristics such as handle, head size or…
