The Safety Razor the open or Closed Comb. What is the initial difference between these 2 professional Razors? A Safety Razor with a double edge blade is most commonly seen in the Closed Comb trim. Worldwide, the Safety Razor with Closed Comb is pretty much the standard for the best and most comfortable shave.
Moreover, there is also a variant of the Safety Razor, which is the Slant Safety Razor. But you can read all about it in our article ‘What is a Slant Safety Razor’.
Why should you use a Safety Razor with Closed Comb?
A Safety Razor with Closed Comb is the shaving tool 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 Shaving the stubble daily.
You cannot compare a shave with a Safety Razor to a Cartridge Razor. So check our top 10 with the best Safety Razors.
Unlike a Safety Razor with a Open Comb, the Razor Head with a Closed Comb offers a bit more protection by using a straight safety bar that runs the length of the razor. This bar can be flat and smooth in shape or possibly have small grooves.
The purpose of this design is that it smooths the skin just before the blade cuts through the hairs. As a result, this Safety Razor with Closed Comb provides a truly smooth and flat shaving surface for the blade. This way, you avoid the risk of shaving cuts. Very important: always use good Shaving Soap. Read in our blog ‘The difference between Shaving Soap, cream, oil, Hair Gel & foam’ why.
There is also such a thing as an open razor. Or a Shavette. These are, of course, the heavy-duty blades for Shaving with which you achieve excellent smooth results. But that does require serious technique. No safety built-in! Check out the article ‘Shaving with a Shavette’.
Why should you use a Safety Razor with a Open Comb?
Nothing is mandatory, of course, but the Safety Razor with Open Comb is also refined shaving equipment. Only this type is slightly more aggressive than the Safety Razor with the Closed Comb. The razor with Open Comb is also more often used by the man with more shaving technique.
This type of Safety Razor is also very suitable for the heavier type of beard hair. You need to be a little more careful, but it shaves like a warm knife through butter. Because the double edge blade is more exposed, it grabs just a bit more skin and beard hairs.
You also need fewer movements over the Face to Shaving smoothly. The teeth allow more Shaving Soap to lubricate and protect the skin well. The blade is slightly closer to the skin. Less stroking over the skin also results in less irritation. The open comb construction allows shaving residues, bristles, and foam to pass through without clogging the blade.
What are the differences between a Open Comb and Closed Comb?
Safety Razor with Closed Comb
- Requires slightly less technique
- Less chance of shaving cuts
- The step from a Cartridge Razor to a Safety Razor with Closed Comb is smaller than to the safety razor with Open Comb
Tip: try one of our closed favorites. Like the Henson AL-13 Safety Razor from Henson.
Safety Razor with Open Comb
- Due to the more exposed double edge blade, this type of instrument shaves a bit more aggressively
- You need to demonstrate a bit more technique
- Due to the open double-edge blade, this Safety Razor takes a bit more Shaving Soap, allowing the blade to glide even more smoothly over the beard hairs
- Perfect for stiff & heavy beard hairs
- The open comb construction allows shaving residues, bristles, and foam to pass through more easily without clogging the blade.
Tip: try one of our open favorites. Like the Mühle R41 Safety Razor from Mühle.
And the winner is…
Unlike the battle between the Safety Razor vs Cartridge Razor, it is difficult to declare a winner. Both are perfect shaving instruments. The Safety Razor with Closed Comb is a professional razor that is especially an excellent shaving instrument for beginners. The open variant is more of a shaving instrument for the experienced shaving pilot.
In conclusion
For both Safety Razors, it is important that if you start using them for the first time, you take the time to learn how to use them properly. Then you will achieve a very good result with both. Finally, check our article 'Which Safety Razor suits you best' for certainty. Then you will know all the ins and outs regarding the Safety Razor!
If you have any questions or comments, we would love to hear from you. Of course, we hope that the above has made you even more enthusiastic to start with one of these shaving instruments.
Enjoy!
Your friends, The Alpha Men.