The best Razor Blades for men
Really good Razor Blades are often underrated. You wouldn't trim your hair with a hedge trimmer, so why would you Shaving your skin with a disposable razor? That era is over as far as we're concerned. It's time to switch to the best Razor Blades for men. And we'll let you in on a secret: it doesn't have to be a drain on your wallet. Quite the opposite.
What to look for when buying new Razor Blades
When you want to buy a new razor, it's important to keep in mind what really matters. To get straight to the point: it's not the look.
The Sharpness
Normally, we would list some important points to consider when purchasing. This time, we're going to approach it a bit differently. There is actually only one extremely important point. And that is the Sharpness of your razor. Sharpness immediately tells you everything about comfort. If your blade isn't sharp enough, you'll experience quite a few issues. Cuts, irritations, razor burn, pulling skin, you name it. All these negative things can be prevented by using a sharp razor.
To determine the Sharpness of your razor, a 'sharpness scale' has been designed. All Razor Blades must indicate a number from 1 to 5. Here, 1 is the lowest Sharpness and 5 the highest. Pay attention when you want to buy a razor. There should always be a Sharpness indicated. If it's not indicated? Junk, get rid of it, run.
Beginners often choose a low scale, but this is not always advisable. Sure, if you're 12 and want to Shaving your first stray fluff hair, go ahead. But that's as far as we go. If you've shaved more often, you know how it's done. And why wouldn't you just use a good razor? Our motto is: "the sharper the blade, the less stress."
What else to consider?
Okay, there are a few more points besides Sharpness. You might find it important that your razor is sustainable. It's less expensive and also better for the environment. But again, if your blade is sharper, it will last longer too.
It's also nice if your razor is available for a good Price. Always look at Razors that fall within your price range. The funny thing is that in the supermarket or drugstore, the blades are often more expensive (!) than when you calculate what, for example, a single-or-double edge blade costs. So calculate what it actually costs and don't be tempted by the Price you see on the price tag. If you use it for a much shorter time, you'll end up spending a lot more money.
What Razor Blades are there?
The choice is vast. You will need to buy a razor that best suits you, your look, your Hair Type (or beard length), and your lifestyle. We can never say: 'this is the best for you!' if we don't know any details. Therefore, we will highlight some different blades. Then you can make the choice yourself.
Double Edge Blades
Double Edge Blades are, as you can already guess, sharp on both sides. The polished, stainless steel blades offer quality and comfort on both sides of the blade. Double Edge Blades can be easily placed in a Safety Razor or Shavette. The reason you can also use it in a Shavette is because the blades can be easily broken in two. So you actually have two single edge blades, but from one blade!
Many barbers use Double Edge Blades and that is of course not without reason. The blades are therefore razor-sharp and easy to use. In addition, a big advantage is that they are incredibly cheap. On average, the blades are about 10x cheaper than a cartridge blade. In our opinion, the best Razor Blades.
Advantages of the Double Edge Blades:
- Offers a very comfortable shave
- Because they are sharp, you need to Shaving less often
- Less chance of irritation, razor burn, ingrown hairs, etc.
- Versatile: can be used in both a Safety Razor and Shavette
- You save a lot of money (10x cheaper than a cartridge)
- Sustainable. The blades can be recycled
Single Edge Blades
Single Edge Blades are sharp blades that you mainly use in a Shavette (also known as the 'open barber's razor'). A single edge blade can be seen as a single double edge blade. In terms of Sharpness and quality, the single edge blade is exactly the same as the double edge blade. The advantages are therefore the same as the list above. That is why the Single Edge Blades fall under the category 'best Razor Blades for men' for us.
Cartridge blades
Okay, you can shave just fine with a cartridge blade, but it is not our preference. The cartridge blades have more blades than the single or Double Edge Blades and therefore have more impact on your skin. If you have sensitive skin, your skin will also irritate or pull quickly. However, the cartridge blade is convenient if you go away for a weekend. Keep in mind that these easy Razor Blades are much more expensive than the single or Double Edge Blades.