WILKINSON SWORD - Double Edge For Men | Premium Stainless Steel Safety Razor | Razor Handle + 5 Blade Refills

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You buy a razor from the shop, use the razor, replace the razor’s blades when they start to blunt. That’s the traditional way of doing it anyway. But these days there’s another option worth considering too.

You can decide how close a shave you get. Want some stubble leaving? Just use a light touch. Fancy being Mr Smooth? Apply a bit more pressure. verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ Fans of that Scandi minimalist aesthetic will love the clean, uncluttered styling of Grüum’s shaving gear. The brand’s Oska razor features a nice shapely, ergonomic handle and comes in bold, eye-catching colours. There are a number of different subscription plans to choose from so you can choose exactly what you’ll get each month. It’s not just blades either. You can even have grooming goods like moisturiser and face wash delivered by subscriptions too.Shave with the grain: Use your fingers to pull your skin taut, then run your razor over it, going with the grain. This means you follow the direction of growth. With a safety razor, you’ll want to maintain an angle of about 45 degrees, and you won’t need to apply much pressure. Today, there are lots of options available for all your shaving needs, but a classic safety razor is still a great option for anyone looking for a good old-fashioned shave. Choose a mild or medium level of aggressiveness – a scale used to indicate how efficient the razor is. A razor with high aggressiveness increases the chances of cuts, so a mildly aggressive one is the best type of safety razor for beginners.

Prep your skin: Rinsing your face with plenty of nice warm water, or shaving after a hot shower is great for opening up your pores and softening hairs. The classic status of this razor doesn’t mean that it can’t be combined with one of the newer shaving inventions — shaving cream . In fact, shaving cream is a brilliant addition to any shave, including one that involves a safety razor. Getting a great shave with a safety razor

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Although…despite how sharp the blades are, it’s really not dangerous. You just need to know how to shave with a safety razor. And once you’ve mastered it, enjoying a super-close shave time after time, you’ll wonder why you ever did it another way. Don’t worry though: people will still think you’re mad, bad and dangerous to know if you casually mention you use a barber’s razor. They don’t have to know it’s actually pretty easy – and leaves your skin smoother than a baby’s bum. Plus, there’s even safety razors suitable for beginners. How do you shave with a safety razor? For us, shaving is about feeling free and having your own unique style – whether you choose to sport designer stubble, a well-tended beard or smooth, clean skin – so whichever of our wide range of men’s razor blades you choose, we’re confident that it’ll help you find your look. The right razor blade is the key to looking truly sharp, and we’ve got something here to meet every need. In essence there are really three main price points to consider, and that is really about how much you are prepared to pay. We tend to think that shaving using a classic safety razor is a bit of an art form, but that doesn’t mean it needs to be complicated or difficult! You can follow these easy steps to get the great results you’re looking for:

With a safety razor, you only need to apply gentle pressure, so hold it right at the end of the handle, using your thumb and fingertips. Hold it at a 30- to 45-degree angle and then get going with short, slow and straight strokes, rinsing the blade in between strokes. Step 6: Making a pass The razor handle is long with a type of barber pole knurling. It feels smooth and well machined but maybe not as grippy as I would like. The head is a twist to open with laser-etched branding. Fitting the blade The Wilkinson Sword Classic is a twist to open double edge razor. The handle is brass and the head Zamak, both plated in chrome. My first, and probably many people’s, foray into DE shaving was with the plastic three-piece Wilkinson classic so I was interested to test this one out. One of the positives of using a classic double-edge razor is it doesn’t create any plastic waste. But Bambaw has taken things a step further and made this one out of bamboo. The brand’s approach to shaving creates zero waste as both the blades and the handle are recyclable. A great shaving option for the eco-minded consumer. But, if you follow these simple steps, you’ll soon feel like a pro with your safety razor in hand. Step 1: Prepare your skinA razor head that offers protection – so you can’t cause too much damage while you’re learning the ropes What are the best safety razors for beginners with sensitive skin?

The head size is fine as far as TTO razors go, I much prefer a three-piece because the head profile is smaller which makes getting under the nose easier, but this has no issues here. As odd as it sounds, it’s really important to pull your skin a little tighter in areas with contours or folds (such as along your jawline and around your mouth). With your skin taut, the razor won’t have to negotiate bumps and dips, so you’re less likely to cut yourself. Step 4: Shave with the grain A handle with a solid grip – remembering that you should only hold the end of it between your thumb and fingertips All this means is shaving in the direction your facial hair grows – not against it. Going against it is tougher on your skin and can lead to irritation or ingrown hairs. So maybe give that a miss until you’ve had a bit of practice with your double edge razor. Step 5: Angle the blade Your safety razor glides most easily over your skin when you use a lighter product, meaning gels aren’t always the best option. A product with a light, slippery consistency allows the blade to slide across your face effortlessly. However, for some people, especially those with sensitive or dry skin, a shaving cream with good moisturising properties is best.

Straight Vs. Safety?

We know from our experience that those who have tried and enjoyed that type of shaving will always upgrade from a cheaper razor like the Jagen David E01 to something like a Muhle or Merkur branded safety razor. Do you ever get an urge to live life on the edge? Do you fancy running off to become a pirate on the high seas? Oooh…how about lion-taming? Or maybe you could start a new life as an international art thief? Aside from that, you may sometimes need to resort to disposable razors if you’re travelling or away from home. Due to the plastic waste involved, you should do your best to avoid this happening but if it does, try to go for a recycled or eco-friendly option. How Much Should You Spend? No problems to report in the first pass. It feels smooth enough and efficiency is perfectly acceptable. If you’re looking for something that’s going to match the carefully considered modern aesthetic you’ve been cultivating for your bathroom, this could well be it. Bolin Webb’s R1 razor would look equally at home on your bathroom shelf or on display at the Tate Modern. It’s a truly stunning piece of design that uses tried-and-true Gillette Mach3 blades for a reliable shave.