Safety razor: Gentle & precise shave without skin irritation

Buy a safety razor - wet shaving for men

The safety razor (also known as a "double-edge razor") is an essential item for fans of the classic shave. Although the safety razor was used many years ago and has since been forgotten by many, it still enjoys great popularity among those who prefer wet shaving. A safety razor is made entirely of metal and shaves with only one razor blade. It consists of a handle, a comb, and a head. There are versions with an open comb and a closed comb. You can achieve a cleaner shave with a safety razor than with a standard razor. When using a safety razor, you should make sure to change the razor blades regularly.

Which safety razor? Open or closed comb

The safety razor can be offered in two types and differs in design. This is why many men wonder whether they should buy a safety razor with an open or closed comb.

With a safety razor with an open comb, the edge is not continuous, but usually serrated. The blade is therefore less covered than with a closed comb, promising an even higher degree of closeness in the shave. Overall, it can be said that longer hairs are captured better with an open comb. People with thick beard growth often prefer the open comb.

With the closed comb, the blade is better protected because the edge of the safety razor is continuous. It is a kind of guard. Because the blade is less exposed, a safety razor with a closed comb is safer to use and therefore more suitable for beginners. It is also gentler on the skin.

Changing the safety razor blade

The razor blades for the safety razor should be changed regularly. Depending on how sensitively your skin reacts to shaving, it is recommended to change the razor blade every 5-10 shaves. However, everyone has to decide this for themselves. A dull blade is the worst enemy of sensitive skin. Many men suffer from pimples and skin irritation after shaving. With the Störtebekker safety razor, this is now a thing of the past, as the sharp razor blades allow for a thorough yet gentle shave. Itching after shaving also rarely occurs. In our online shop, we offer various razor blades for safety razors. These are our own Störtebekker razor blades. Which of the two variants works best must be decided individually.

What are the advantages of a safety razor?

The safety razor shaves much more gently on the skin, thus ensuring fewer skin irritations or razor burn. In addition, safety razors are more durable than conventional razors. Components like stainless steel or wood are extremely robust. Thus, a safety razor can be significantly cheaper in the long run.

Shaving with a safety razor - Suitable for beginners and professionals

Shaving with a safety razor requires a little practice. However, it must be clearly stated that the safety razor is suitable for both beginners and professionals. Beginners often fear shaving with a safety razor. But there is no need to. Shaving with a safety razor is very thorough and gentle on the skin at the same time. A good safety razor glides over the skin and shaves all the hair. Men who want to shape their beard while wet shaving have come to the right place. The Störtebekker safety razor can be used as a perfect entry-level model. It is a safety razor with a butterfly opening system, which allows for a very uncomplicated blade change. Safety razors for beginners are usually available in this style.

Shaving with a safety razor is relatively easy to learn and is a suitable method for wet shaving. We recommend that the blade be guided over the skin at an angle of about 30 degrees. Before the actual shave, the beard should be washed and then covered with shaving foam to soften the hair. A detailed explanation of how to shave correctly with a safety razor can be found in our shaving and beard guide, which can be downloaded free of charge with every order.

Buy a razor - cartridge razor or safety razor?

Cartridge razors can still be found very often in bathrooms today and are used for wet shaving. You can achieve a cleaner shave with a safety razor than with a cartridge razor. Even though cartridge razors usually have five blades, they are often not changed regularly and therefore become dull. Constant replacement costs a lot of money, which is why many men do not do it and thus often accept skin problems. By shaving with a safety razor, on the other hand, a lot of money can be saved while simultaneously protecting the environment. Furthermore, shaving with a safety razor leads to razor burn or similar skin irritations less often. Pimples after shaving can also be avoided this way. In addition, the design of a safety razor is much more appealing than that of a cartridge razor.

Shaving with a safety razor saves a lot of money. Initially, many are deterred by the price of a safety razor, as it is naturally higher than that of a cartridge razor. However, since you only have to buy the safety razor once and a blade is relatively cheap, you save a lot of money over a longer period of time. If you shave permanently with a cartridge razor, it gets expensive, as replacement blades often cost a lot of money.

The stainless steel safety razor contains no plastic, unlike cartridge razors, and thus protects the environment. The blades are also very environmentally friendly and made of stainless steel. People who have an awareness of climate change and the environment should immediately switch to wet shaving with a stainless steel safety razor instead of buying expensive and environmentally harmful cartridge razors. Disposing of the stainless steel razor blades is also many times better than that of cartridge razors.

Many men complain about skin irritation or pimples after shaving. The beard sometimes itches and feels uncomfortable. With the right razor, this does not happen. The gentle shave with the safety razor, combined with proper care, prevents these problems. Certainly, this also depends on the respective skin type, but it has now been proven that the safety razor is a very gentle yet thorough method of wet shaving.