WET CLASSIC SAFETY RAZOR & 
20 WILKINSON SWORD DOUBLE EDGE RAZOR BLADES
Vintage Shaver

Safety razor for a classic wet shave.

shaving with a classic safety razor like this not only saves you a ton of money, it also leads to better, more consistent, more enjoyable shaves. If you feel like shaving is a chore that has to be done, using a safety razor like this can make it a bit more fun and luxurious.

What Is A Double-Edge Razor?

Double-edge razors, often known and referred to as safety razors, utilize a single razor blade with two sharp sides – one on each end of the razor handle. The skin is protected from all but the edge of the razor with a guard, hence the name “safety razor”. These tools, while once the mass standard, have been largely replaced as of late by the “easier-to-use” multi-bladed razor blades.

Why Use A Double-Edge Razor?

There are many reasons men elect to shave in this old-school style, including:

Affordability:

Replacement blades are more affordable than current multi-blade razors and the thinking is that their two sides extend each unit’s lifespan.

Better Access:

In many cases, the blade’s slimmer design enables improved access and removal of hair in tough-to-reach areas like under the nose and neck crevices.

Closeness:

Many feel these blades provide a closer and smoother shave than multi-blade counterparts.
Of course, there are some drawbacks to such a razor. Chief amongst these concerns is the increased likelihood for cutting oneself, as well as the additional time it takes many non-experts to shave as they adjust to the dual-edged learning curve.

**Instructions For Usage:
No Pressure:

These razors are not designed to be bullied into the beard or skin. In fact, doing such will undoubtedly lead to bleeding or irritation. Instead, double edges should gently glide across the face, and even with light pressure, will adeptly remove stubborn stubble.

Change The Angle:

Double edge razors should move across the beard area at an angle of approximately 30 degrees. Shaving should commence slowly and carefully with short, light strokes in the direction of hair growth. Since hair grows in different directions on every man, make sure to take note of your specific hair direction prior to shaving. That said, obviously no slicing or side-to-side motion.

Stretch The Skin:

More so than with multi-blade cartridges, double edge razors do their best work on skin that is held taut. So, when taking passes on the cheeks or neck, use that free hand to stretch these areas.

Rinse Often:

Another benefit of this ilk of razor is that having two sides enables the user to flip the blade over before rinsing. That said, running the blade under water between major passes is recommended.

Our Safety Razor:

Excellent balance for a Close shave
Durable design
Steel Head
Shaves as close as a straight razor
Head fits all standard Double Edge blades
Simple retro handle design
Excellent value for money