Of course you are already familiar with the standard disposable razor blades with which a lot is advertised. What you may not yet know is that there is also other, better and cheaper alternatives for cartridge razor blades are. In this article we will explain your in great detail what best razor is.
Of course it remains quite personal which razor is the best for you. For example, it depends on what type of beard hair and skin you have. To make the choice a little easier for you, we list the best razors for you. Even if you are still happy with a simple shaving instrument with disposable cartridge, purely because you have been used to this for years, it can of course no harm to deepen you a little more.
Sharpness of the razor blade
Most men think that the sharpest razors are automatically the best razor blades. That is also the case in most cases. The sharper the knife the smoother will be the result. However, you have to learn how to deal with that. Because you also run the chance to cut you earlier. But: a better result can be achieved with a sharper razor. If you control the technology well, the sharpest knife is ideal for sensitive skin and the somewhat thicker beard hairs. The skin becomes less stressed because the blade only has to glide over the skin and hair once. If you have less thick bearded hairs you can possibly get started with a less sharp knife. Although our preference is for the sharper variants.
Which razors exist?
We can subdivide razors into a number of types.
- The well -known disposable razor (Cartridge Razor)
- The classic scratching (Safety Razor)
- The open barbiermes (Shavette)
The razors with disposable cartridge are of course well known. Both Gillette If Wilkinson has been selling this with great success for decades covenant Products. The razor blades with disposable cassette are great in itself to shave well. But in our view they are not covered the best razor blades. It certainly does not mean that a disposable cassette with more blades also shaving more comfortably and better than with a single blade. Due to the design and encapsulated blades, they are fairly forgiving.
Do you really want to take a step and take wet shaving to a (much) higher level, we recommend that you get started with a Safety Razor. With this razor, with Double Edge Blades (double -sided) knife, you can shave the skin very much. You will only have to take a little more time because shaving with a safety razor requires a little more technology than the standard disposable variant. In our article 'The use of a Safety Razor'You get a perfect picture of how to deal with such a shaving instrument!
With a Shavette or Straight Razor Mes you will end up in a completely different league. These razors, which are mainly used by Barbiers, are very professional instruments that you really have to learn to shave. A Shavette provides you with an interchangeable Single Edge Mesje While the open razor consists of 1 piece of metal. You have to grind this regularly with a grindstone.
When you control the art you can achieve a super smooth result, but you really have to get started with policy. With this type of razor you have zero safety margin. So if you put the knife on the skin unconcentrated, chances are you wound yourself. So that you yourself not with the dear alum The bleeding can stop. Not a patch either. Upper concentration is therefore required!
The best Double Edge Blade blades
As we already indicated above, shaving with a Double Edge Blade is a fantastic way to shave your stubble with slippery skin as a result. Yes, it requires a little more technology and patience than with a disposable cartridge as you know it from Gillette, but the result is unprecedented. Apart from the fact that handling a important full metal safety razor is still an experience. You have a serious tool. Let's state a number of benefits compared to the disposable variants:
- Very accurate result and a finer experience
- Shaving less often because the end result is smoother
- Less chance of irritated skin
- There is a lot of variation in Double Edge Blades
- The double -sided razor blades are much cheaper
Many men who now shave with a safety razor with Double Edge Blade come from the Gillette Cartridge scene. Also said that this was "the standard" in Shaving. And you don't take that the step soon. But once you switch to a Safety Razor you will never return to the disposable circuit. What is the best Double Edge Blade? That completely depends on which sharpness you consider comfortable. The Best safety razor blades Of course we have on our virtual shelves.
Our tip: Have you never shaved with a Safety Razor before we recommend you to first start with the least aggressive blades there are. Good safety razor blades to start with are those of DERBY. These Double Edge Blades come in a sharpness of 1 on a scale of 5. Great to start with. The superior Double Edge Blue Bird is also perfect to take your Razor Blade with load. Read our article 'How to prevent the most made shaving errors'To get well prepared.
The best Single Edge Blades
Single Edge Blades are actually Double Edge Blades but then half. Single Edge blades are used in single Edge Razors such as the Razorock but usually used in shavettes. Such as in the Proraso Barber Razor Shavette. In terms of sharpness (scale 1-5) and quality exactly the same as the Double Edge Blades. In comparison with the Cartridge Razors such as a Fusion Proglide or Mach 3 from Gillette, there is only 1 knife over the skin with a Single Edge Blade in contrast to the 3 or 5 blades of the Single Edge or Double Edge Blade blades.
Of course we have the best razor blades with a single edge in stock. Here is a wide selection and in different sharpening. The single edge razor blades from Kai Captain Mild Protouch are the summit. But they are of course also available cheaper. You will find the best razor blades by the way here.
The best Safety Razors
There is a lot of choice in Safety Razors. You can drive it as you want. For example, there are great loafers from 2 tens, but you can also go on very high -quality instruments from far above 1000 euros. To make it easy for you, we have the 10 Best Safety Razors listed for you. Never before have started working with a Safety Razor, we recommend that you choose 1 copy from this.
Do you immediately a pleasure to throw away the standard bottles with home garden and kitchen shaving foam or gel and make a choice from The best shaving soaps. You do not know what you are experiencing if you tackle the bearded hair with a Safety Razor Plus a traditional shaving soap. Of course is a good one shaving brush Indispensable. The Shaving brush Of course we also have for you. If you want to make it all easy, check 1 of our Scheer & Starter sets. In addition to the Safety Razor, a variant has also been devised. The Slant Safety Razor. You can read all about it in our blog 'What is a Slant Safety Razor'.
Tip: With a good Safety Razor you will save considerably on your razor blades. The Double Blade razor blades are many times cheaper than the disposable cartridges of Gillette, for example. They also go for just as long, if not with it.
The best straight razors
For the that hard Shaving fanatic we naturally also have a very prayer collection of open razors. These razors are for lovers who love pure traditional shaving. They are from 1 piece, often very high -quality, metal that you have to grind regularly and shavettes that provide you with a single Edge razor blade. As stated earlier, you can shave insanely with this kind of razor. But: it requires technology. And calmness. The Best Straight Razors Do you find in our very broad qualitatively excellent range.
If you choose the Shavette, we naturally also have a large selection of sublime shaving instruments. So you have the so -called Bluebeards Revenge, the razor Shibumi And for example the Abysso of The Good Fellas Smile. Every brand with its own characteristics. Anyway, the Best Shavette Razors Do you find in our digital shaving boutique.
Tip: Ask your barber if he can explain exactly how you can shave with a straight razor or open knife. Learning the right technology is very important.
The best cartridge razor
The real shaving fanatic leaves a Cartidge Razor for what he is. Perhaps handy for a weekend away, but preferably you grab a really important shaving instrument in your knuiting. Like the acclaimed Safety Razor. OK, you can shave well with a cartridge razor although men with sensitive skin have some problems more often because the multitude of blades (3 to 5) simply have more impact on the skin than 1 knife. Here you can read all about it in the article 'How to prevent the most made shaving errors'.
If you want to go chic, check one of our best Gillette Cartridge together in one Mühle Holder. The Fusion Sophist made of high -quality porcelain. Pretty F1 Ain't It? You can Monaco go if you want. Just delve into the special combination and in Meiss porcelain Gillette Mach3 Set Edition. After all, it is almost Sinterklaas. And Christmas. Of course we also have the lower entry -level work if you are in our muhle Shaving set Collection looks.
How do you make the choice between razors?
Making the choice between the different razors is not always easy. By testing and varying pure you can determine which blade best suits your type of skin and hair. The slippery of the razor, also called the smoothness mentioned, indicates how forgiving the razor blade is. The smoothness is determined by the cutting angle of the razor blade. A very sharp razor blade has an unfriendly cutting corner, which means you run the chance to cut you earlier if you have a less good shaving technique.
Immediately Smoother (less sharp) As a rule, you will cut a little less quickly. So if you suffer from raw skin or acne you will have to opt for a slightly less aggressive razor blade. If there is sensitive skin and you have some thicker beard hairs, a sharp knife is the better option. Because with a less sharp knife you have to go more often about sensitive skin and hair. This increases the chance of irritation and shaving fire.
Tip: Before ordering Double or Single Edge blades, always check the sharpness of the blades. There is a bowl of 1 to 5. For example, try 2 or 3 types in different sharpeases. Then you will soon find out type of knife you like best. No worries. The Best razor blades We have for you.
Which razor blade is the best for the balls?
Shaving the balls. Manscaping. Of course you want to keep the crown jewels smooth, fresh & shiny. Of course, caution is required because if you do not want to cut somewhere, it is in that very thin ball skin. Even if you ever want to dedicate your (upcoming) in -laws to look after your offspring ... the best to shave your balls without damage? Simple: a good sharp and fresh knife. So a brand new Gillette cartridge or preferably, a new knife in the best Safety Razor. Sharpness 3 to 5.
If you have not shaved the balls with a Safety Razor before, you can also opt for a slightly lower sharpness. For example 2-3 on a scale of 5. You can read everything about the safe shaving of the balls in our blog 'How do you shave your balls? And how do you take care of your ball bag?'
Tip: Use the Happy Nuts Comfort Cream. Against sweat, sanding spots and unwanted odors in your balls.
Which razor blade is the best for women?
The collections of The Alpha Men are of course based on men. However, we happen to know that the women in our area are now happy to shave with a Safety Razor. Of course the Gillette cartridge blades also work, but we get a lot of positive feedback from the ladies when it comes to shaving with a safety razor with a double blade knife. So is the high -tech Henson Al13 Safety Razor Not only a beauty but a very comfortable razor for the legs and armpits of the ladies. Also the Mühle Safety Razor R41 In the color Rose Gold very popular with the ladies. It is excellent to navigate over the skin too!
Provided with, for example, one of the best Mühle Double Edge Blades With a sharpness of 3 on a scale of 5, a perfect combination. And then Mrs has enough blades for the upcoming 2 to 3 years! Almost Sinterklaas and Christmas ... Not only you but also mommy in the Gloria.
Tip: Read our blog, 'Why is a Safety Razor the best razor for women. ' Then you know enough.
Which razor blades are the best for sensitive skin?
As described above, you can for the sensitive It is best to choose a razor as possible. The disadvantages of, for example, disposable cartridges can be that the multiple blades hit the skin more often. So not by 1 but 3 to 5 blades. So in those cases you scrap in 1 get 3 to 5 times over the skin. That is why we recommend using a Safety Razor with 1 Doubleblade knife. That's just the best razor. Equipped with a double blade razor blade with a strength of 4 or 5 on the scale of 1 to 5.
Of course it can differ per person. It is more or less a trip to shaving perfection. In which you will automatically come to the best results with the best Safety Razor blades or the best razor blades in a Shavette.
What are the sharpest razor blades?
Let's list some for you:
Feather 81S Double Edge Blades
Astra Superior Stainless Double Edge Blades
Perma-Sharp Super Double Edge Blades
Gillette Double Edge Edge Blades
With this detailed overview we hope to help you on your way to make a choice in choosing the best razor, the best Safety Razor blades or possibly open barbiers knife. Like most of us, it is a journey of discovery to perfection. With as much as possible to try you ultimately put your best razors together. With the emphasis on razors because more and more men have a collection. And that is not surprising when you see how much choice and insane qualities in shaving instruments and safety razor blades are there.
If you have any questions or comments, we would like to hear from you! We're always here to help you out!
Good luck & greeting!
Your friends,
The Alpha Men.