Focus on the safety razor, how and why to use it?

 

A safety razor is, in a way, a tailor-made razor. Far from being just a handle and a blade, it adapts to any type of need. Whether you shave clean, women or men, or trim your beard ... The safety razor is made for you!

But what is a safety razor? It's not the most well-known and used razor, so it's easy to get lost in it. Fortunately, Getajord has decided today to focus on this practical, ecological, traditional and safe “tool”! This is why we are telling you about it!

Why and how to use it, that's what we'll be looking at!

Small Presentation of the Safety Razor

·         An old school razor

If the safety razor is an object that is back in fashion, it is nevertheless an ancestor of shaving. It was patented in 1880 and it was a revolution at the time. Because unlike the straight razor, (also called "cabbage cutter"), it offered a faster and above all, safer shave. The risk of a large cut being greatly reduced. And at that time, he was a pioneer. Only the blade was changed for a shave that was always efficient and without sharpening.

·         How to shave with a safety razor?

Being a precise and very handy tool, it is ideal for drawing the contours of the beard. But it can also be used for the complete shaving of the legs or armpits for example. And in practice, how does it work?

First step: cleanse your skin with warm water. Then, use a foam, gel, soap or moisten a solid shaving bar and then pass it on the skin to deposit a creamy foaming cream. Third step: first shave in the direction of the hair. If a few hairs remain, then run the safety razor in the other direction, and to the left and right if necessary.

Small shaving tip: you can clean the shaved surface with cold water to close the pores and avoid irritation. For even more hydration, you can also apply solid cocoa butter.

Shaving advice for all skin types:

The perfect shaving angle is 30 ° to the skin. Do not press the razor too hard against your skin. Constant pressure must be applied for maximum efficiency.

Prefer the start of the day to shave. Because in the evening, the skin is more fragile.

After each shave, remove the blade and rinse it, to prevent rusting. Leave it to dry on a high cloth (out of the way of the little ones, of course!) And store it until the next use.

The Zero Waste Razor: Many Advantages

·         The safety razor for a Zero waste & made in USA shave

Without appeal, the safety razor, whether for men or for women, is a zero waste object par excellence. Because apart from the blades that change, it is an object that can be kept for life!

·         A razor that could not be more traditional and safe!

Moreover, today we speak of “old-fashioned shaving”. A classic and traditional shave as practiced by our grandfathers and great-grandfathers. The new generations therefore perpetuate the traditions. And the advantages are numerous, since it is a shave that also offers safety, with the risk of serious cuts minimized. All this, thanks to its blade, of which only one side of the cutting edge appears. Finally, it is economical, since only the razor blades are changed. The handle can be kept for life. And so it is obviously Zero waste: no more plastic, no more overconsumption, zero disposables.

·         This safety razor can be used all over the body

Often associated with men's shaving, the safety razor is genderless. It can be used both for a man's shave and for a woman's shave. Legs, armpits, etc… With a little practice, you will be able to use it perfectly on all the areas of your body that you want to shave. In addition, it is ideal for sensitive skin. It does not irritate the skin. And if you use it correctly, as stated above, and with products suitable for your skin type, you will have baby skin.

·         The blades can be replaced in the blink of an eye!

Nothing's easier! First thing before the first use, unscrew the head of the handle and remove the label. Then detach the comb from the head to slide your blade through.

Put the blade on the head then put the comb back in the right direction. Finally, screw everything back onto the handle. As you twist, the head will tilt the blade slightly to ensure maximum safety while shaving.

Compose your kit with your safety razor

If the razor alone is not enough for you, you can also choose to compose a shaving kit. The kit consists (necessarily) of the safety razor, 10 stainless steel blades and also a solid shaving bar enriched with organic shea butter. Finally, for the kit to be complete, you can also get the solid cocoa butter with baobab oil and frangipani, which will leave your skin soft.