The Safety Razor the open or closed comb. What is the difference between these 2 professional razors in the first instance? A safety razor with a Double Edge Blade is the most in the closed comb trim. All over the world, the Safety Razor with closed comb is pretty much the standard for the best and most comfortable shave.
Incidentally, there is also a variant of the Safety Razor and that is the Slant Safety Razor. But you can read all about it in our article "What is a Slant Safety Razor ".
Why do you have to use a Safety Razor with closed comb?
A Safety Razor with closed comb is the shaving instrument to achieve a comfortable shave. A safety razor armed with the Best Double Edge Blades are actually the most professional razors with which you can best shave the stubble every day.
You cannot compare a shave with a Safety Razor with a Cartridge Razor. So check our top 10 with the Best Safety Razors.
In contrast to a safety razor with an open comb, the shaving head with a closed comb offers slightly more protection through the use of a straight safety plate that runs over the length of the razor. This picture, or rod, can be flat and smooth in shape or possibly contain small grooves.
The purpose of this design is that it smoothes the skin just before the knife cuts through the hair. This ensures a really smooth and flat shaving surface for the knife. It is precisely because of this that you avoid the chance of shaving wounds. Very important: always use good shaving soap. Just read in our blog "The difference between shaving soap, cream, oil, gel & foam' Why.
There is also such a thing as an open razor. Or a Shavette. These are of course the heavy duty knives for shaving with which you achieve excellent smooth results. But that requires serious technology. No Safety built in! Check the article "Shave with a Shavette’.
Why do you have to use a Safety Razor with an open comb?
Nothing must of course but the safety razor with open comb is also refined shaving tool. Only this type is a little more aggressive than the Safety Razor with the closed comb. The razor with open comb is also used more often by the man with more shaving technique.
This type of safety razor is also very suitable for the heavier beard hair. You have to be a little more careful, but it shaves like a warm knife through the butter. Because the Double Edge Blade knife is more exposed, it takes a little more skin and beard hairs.
You also need fewer movements over the face to shave smoothly. The teeth allow more shaving soap to properly lubricate and protect the skin. The blade is slightly closer to the skin. Less ironing over the skin also causes less irritation. The open comb construction allows shaving residues, brushing hairs and foam without hiding the knife.
What are the differences between an open comb and closed comb?
Safety Razor with closed comb
- Need less technology
- Has less chance of shaving wounds
- The step from a Cartridge Razor to a Safety Razor with closed comb is smaller than to the Safaty Razor with open comb
Tip: Try one of our closed favorites. As the Henson Al-13 Safety Razor by Henson.
Safety Razor with open comb
- Due to the more open Double Edge Mes, this type of instrument skims a little more aggressive
- You have to display a little more technology
- Due to the open Double-Edge knife, this safety razor takes a little more shaving soap, making the knife slips even more smoothly over the beard hairs
- Perfect for stiff & heavy beard hairs
- The open comb construction allows shaving residues, brush hairs and foam slightly easier to hide the knife.
Tip: Try one of our open favorites. As the Mühle R41 Safety Razor by Mühle.
And the winner is ...
In contrast to the battle between the Safety Razor vs Cartridge Razor It is difficult to point out a winner. They are both perfect shaving instruments. The Safety Razor with closed comb is a professional razor that is an excellent shaving instrument for beginners, especially for beginners. The open variant is more a shaving instrument for the experienced shaving pilot.
Finally
For both Safety Razors, if you first work with it, you have to take the time to learn to shave well. Then you achieve a very good result with both. Finally, check our article 'Which safety razor suits you best. ' Then you know all the ins and outs with regard to the Safety Razor!
If you have any questions or comments, we would like to hear from you. Of course we hope that with the above we have made you even more enthusiastic to get started with 1 of both shaving instruments.
Enjoy!
Your friends, The Alpha Men.