Why Use a Double Edge Safety Razor?

With the ever-rising cost of multiple-blade razors, you may be considering "going retro" with a double-edged safety razor. The benefits of making the switch are plentiful.

Quality of Shave

You may think you need four or five blades to get a close shave---as today's television commercials would have you believe---but, with a little practice, you can achieve the same results with a simple double-edged razor.

Save Money

While the price of replacement blades on modern razors can be staggering, at a cost up to $5 per replacement blade, a double-edged safety razor blade often comes in a pack of 100 at a typical box cost of between $15 and $20, which translates to about 20 cents per blade.

Style

Modern razors have a technologically advanced design, but safety razors' retro look can add an air of style and class to your everyday routine.

Valuable Trick

When you use a safety razor, make sure you pull your skin taut to get the closest shave. To so do you can manipulate your facial muscles to tighten the skin, which can help reduce the appearance of wrinkling caused by pulling skin manually.

Technique

With a safety razor you can learn what the best method of shaving is for your skin by alternately trying short and long strokes. Either way, the precision of a safety razor will help you get the same quality shave as a modern razor.

References

• Amazon.com: Double-Edged Razor Blades for Sale
• Classicshaving.com: How to Use Your Double-Edge Safety Razor