The best safety razors for every type of man

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 razor with closed comb

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.

The razor has a fixed bottom plate and the top plate is secured with a screw thread or a spring clamp. The adjustable shaving head has different shaving positions: 1 to 5. While shaving, turn the handle from positions 1 to 2 to 5. The rotating mechanism raises or lowers the top plate. The gap between the two plates becomes larger or smaller. The mechanism also ensures that the razor blade in the shaving head has a different angle. This allows you to adjust the shaving properties while shaving: setting 1 is mild and setting 5 is aggressive.

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

Why you should buy this type of razor:

being able to adjust your own shaving technique while shaving;
suitable for any type of skin;
suitable for light, normal and heavy beard growth
suitable for shaving the soft beard;
suitable for shaving the beard contours;
solid and durable.

What is the best safety razor for me?

A safety razor is suitable 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). buy.

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

Young, novice shearer, light beard growth
Orientating novice 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 shearer
Beard maintenance
Smooth shaver, light to normal beard growth
Sensitive/fragile skin
Shaving body hair

You may recognize yourself in this classification. If not, we would like to hear about it.

Young, novice shearer, light beard growth

If you are still young, you are just starting to wet shave and you have light beard growth, you will benefit greatly from an affordable, handy and light razor. You can then start with a nice and cheap razor with a butterfly closure.

Feather double edge safety razor Popular butterfly closure

Very affordable, light and handy razor with butterfly mechanism. Just turn the handle and the butterfly closure will pop open, put the blade in, close it and you can shave. So you can change blades very safely and smoothly. The shaving head is a closed comb and suitable for light beard growth.

Material and specifications:

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

Orientating novice shaver, normal to heavy beard growth

You are just starting to shave, you still have doubts about the safety razor and you do not want to spend too much, then we advise you to start with a standard and affordable razor.

Edwin Jagger DE86 double edge safety razor black chrome

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

Material and specifications:

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

Merkur 23C double edge safety razor

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

Material and specifications:

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

Muhle double edge safety razor RYTMO Essen Chrome R220SR

The RTMO guy line is a very popular range from Muhle. This razor has a wooden handle made of processed ash wood. This makes it comfortable to hold. 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 you are looking for a nice and fun razor, this is your razor.

Material and specifications:

Shaving head: closed comb
Ash wood and chrome-plated metal
Handle length: 10 cm
Total weight: 67 grams

Experienced wet shaver, normal beard growth

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

Muhle R89 double edge safety razor chrome

We sell this razor every day. Very popular and loved by many of our customers. It is a beautiful, robust and handy razor. The nice grip of the handle and the weight ensure that it fits comfortably in the hand while shaving. The closed comb razor is suitable for normal beard growth.

Material and specifications:

Shaving 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 shaving head of many razors consists of a separate bottom and top plate. With the 34C, the bottom plate of the shaving head is welded to the handle. Screw the top plate to the handle. This makes changing the razor blade easier. The 34C is a compact, handy and robust razor. Suitable for shaving normal beard growth.

Material and specifications:

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

Experienced wet shaver, heavy beard growth

You have rock-hard beard stubble and you're not satisfied with your regular Mach3 or Fusion razor. The following razors are ideal 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 tool in your hand. The razor is 2-piece: the bottom plate of the shaving head is welded to the handle. This ensures easy and smooth changing of the razor blade. The shaving head is a closed comb, but the weight makes this razor suitable for heavy beard growth.

Material and specifications:

Shaving head: closed comb
Chromed metal
Handle length: 9.5 cm
Total weight: 112 grams

Boker double edge safety razor with tooth comb

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

Material and specifications:

Shaving head: open tooth comb
Brass and nickel (nickel-plated brass)
Handle length: 80 mm
Weight: 69 grams

Muhle R41 BLACK double edge safety razor with tooth comb

The Muhle R41 is the open tooth comb variant of the R89 razors. On internet forums this razor head is classified as 'beastly aggressive'. The shaving head indeed shaves very directly compared to the closed comb and other comparable razors. This razor has no trouble shaving even the toughest beards. The handle has a black handle with a fine grip structure.

Material and specifications:

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

Irregular shearer

Shaving is not your hobby and you shave 1 or 1.5 times a week. You are also not satisfied with the multi-blade razor because these blades quickly become clogged with shaving scum and beard hairs. The selection below is suitable for shaving long beard hairs.

Muhle R41 Twist double edge safety razor with tooth comb

This razor is convenience and super efficient. Just turn the knob and the top plate of the shaving head comes off. So you can quickly and easily put in a new blade. The aggressive open tooth comb shaver head quickly makes short work of your soft beard.

Material and specifications:

Shaving head: open tooth comb
Chromed metal
Handle length: 10 cm
Total weight: 89 grams

Beard maintenance

Do you have a beard and would you like to shave the beard contours properly? When shaving your beard you will benefit greatly from:

light weight razor;
with a short handle;
a thin compact or normal shaving head with closed comb.

The following safety razors are suitable for a close and neat shave 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 deftly follow and shave the beard edges.

Material and specifications:

Shaving head: closed comb
Chromed metal
Handle length: 8.5 cm
Total weight: 69 grams

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 the beard contours. The design and weight of the handle make the razor pleasantly balanced in the hand. The razor glides lightly and smoothly over the skin. The shaving head is compact and thin. This gives you a good view of the beard edges. Despite its light weight, it is suitable for normal to heavy beard growth.

Material and specifications:

Shaving head: closed comb
Sheffield 316 stainless steel
Total length: 9.7 cm
Handle length: 8.9 cm
Handle diameter: 1.2 cm
Shaving head length: 4.1 cm
Width of shaving head: 2.5 cm
Total weight: 59 gr

Merkur 42C double edge safety razor

The Merkur 42C is ideal for precision beard shaving. With the short handle you can smoothly shave the knife along the beard edges. The relatively flat and compact shaving head gives you a good view of the skin while shaving. It is a beautiful classic razor due to the classic finish in the handle.

Material and specifications:

Shaving head: closed comb
Chrome-plated metal
Handle length: 7.5 cm
Total weight: 68 gr

Smooth shaver, light to normal beard growth

If you don't want to have to worry about loose razor blades early in the morning, or if you are not very handy with changing the blade, you should opt for a safety razor with a butterfly closure.

Guardenza safety razor butterfly closure matte black

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

Material and specifications:

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

TIMOR double edge safety razor black chrome 100mm handle

Most safety razors with butterfly closure have a handle of approximately 8 cm long. If you prefer a longer handle, 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 grams

Sensitive/fragile skin

You have sensitive skin and you suffer from shaving irritation soon after shaving and you are looking for a suitable razor? Then use a standard razor with a closed comb.

Edwin Jagger double edge safety razor Knurled Grip chrome

Edwin Jagger's popular and common razors all have a standard shaving head with a closed comb. This shaving head is not 'aggressive' but provides a mild to medium shave. The Knurled Grip has a nice nice and pleasant grip. The handle has a normal length of approximately 8.5 cm and fits comfortably in the hand.

Material and specifications:

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

Muhle double edge safety razor VIVO Plum wood R331SR

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

Material and specifications:

Shaving head: closed comb
Ash wood and chrome-plated metal
Handle length: 10 cm
Total weight: 67 grams

Shaving body hair

You shave your entire body and you are annoyed that the multiblade razor blades 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 a close and comfortable shave of facial and body hair. The unique protective shaving head with rounded ends makes it suitable for shaving body hair, such as chest and armpit hair. The extra long handle ensures that you can also easily shave your legs.

Material and specifications: