Double edge blades are wafer-thin polished blades. Made of stainless steel with a non-stick coating. Quality and comfort on both sides of the blade. Double edge blades are simple to insert into your safety razor. Just place them very simply between the razor head and the base plate.
As you would expect, these blades are razor-sharp on both sides. Single edge blades, on the other hand, can only be used on one side, and are primarily used in a shavette. Also known as the "open barber knife. By the way, double edge blades can also be used in a shavette. You can simply break such a double edge blade in half, resulting in two single edge blades.
Stainless steel razor blades are chemically unaffected and do what they are supposed to do. They are also simply graded in sharpness: scale 1 to 5, with 1 being the least sharp and 5 being razor-sharp.
What are single/double edge razor blades?
Single and double edge blades are interchangeable blades that you use in a safety razor or shavette. Such a double edge blade is the durable and much cheaper alternative to a cartridge razor.
Single edge blades are the same as double edge blades only this razor has only one cutting edge and so you cannot use it in a safety razor but only to shave with a shavette.
A double edge blade has two cutting edges that you can use both to achieve a very smooth shave. Barbers use them in their safety razor for a reason.
Double edge blades come in many varieties and qualities. You can buy them packaged up to 200. For a fraction of the price compared to Gillette razor blades, for example. Double & single edge blade razor blades are always packed per blade in kerosene paper so you can use them sterile.
Difference between double edge and cartridge?
There is a pretty big difference between a double edge razor and a cartridge disposable razor. Shaving with safety razor is really a lot more comfortable. We would even dare to call it "wellness. You need a little more technique at first, but once you have mastered this you will never go back to a cartridge razor.
With a safety razor, irritation and ingrown hairs are a lot easier to avoid. In addition, the blade is so sharp that it allows you to effortlessly cut through your hairs. No pulling or pushing. In addition, you also need to shave less often because you have a much smoother and smoother result. So: money-saving, time-saving and very comfortable.
Differences in brief:
A double edge blade is much cheaper than the cartridge razors. A good double edge razor can be bought for 0.35 cents while a cartridge razor from Gillette costs easily 3.50 each (!) and is 10 times more expensive. Literally.
In terms of shaving comfort, a double edge blade in a heavy duty safety razor very easily wins over a cartridge disposable blade.
And: what about durability and environment. Double edge blades can go with the scrap metal. Cartridge blades consist of plastic, rubber, iron and paint. Where all that eventually ends up doesn't make you happy. And the environment certainly doesn't.
How do you use double edge razor blades?
Double edge razor blades are super easy to use. Easy to use in the safety razor with an open or closed comb. A double edge blade is removed from the kerosene paper and easily loaded into the safety razor by placing the blade between the head and the base plate.
Benefits of a double edge razor blade?
With a double edge razor in a safety razor you glide over the skin with (much) less resistance than with a disposable cartridge. Of course, we have listed all the advantages for you.
- More accurate results and a very comfortable shaving experience
- You need to shave less often because you achieve a smoother result
- Great for sensitive skin
- With a double edge blade you get right under the nostrils
- Less chance of irritated skin, razor burn, ingrown hairs and acne
- Many varieties of double edge blades so you can experiment
- You save (a lot of) money, on average about 10x cheaper than a cartridge!
- Much better for the environment
Tip: By the way, do you use a safety razor with an open comb? Then you cover even more skin than with the closed version. Useful if you have heavy beard growth. It shaves a bit more aggressively but with the right technique you will have an even smoother result with such a razor!
Well known double edge razor brands
The Alpha Men has a very extensive collection of double edge razors that you can happily experiment with. From well-known brands such as Gilette, Wilkinson, Derby & Muhle to the more exotic varieties such as Kai, Feather or Perma-Sharp.
A large choice of double edge blades of high quality and sharpness thus. Classic brands from different countries with their own fan base, so there are shaving enthusiasts who use a diversity of safety razor with different blades. Because we mean it: shaving with a double edge blade = WELLNESS.
Are you ready for traditional shaving? Then get started with one of our safety razor shaving sets. You'll be complete and get to experience the best shaving sessions. You've earned it!
If you still have specific questions, we'd love to hear from you. As you know us, we like to advise you. You know where to find us!
Shave on!
Your razor-sharp friends, The Alpha Men.