The Safety Razor:
The Disposable Razor Is Reinvented

A manual razor or safety razor is a device that many if not most of us will probably use at some point in our lives to temporarily remove hair from some part of our body.

Typically, men use them to shave their face (or head) and women tend to use them to shave their legs and underarms.

While there are certainly plenty of newer options to shave various body parts, the safety razor is an enduring product that continues to get reinvented with more blades and newer features.

You can now buy higher-end safety razors that are battery-operated and that offer upwards of 5 blades. It's a long way from the days of razors offering a single blade, that's for sure.

Here are some things to consider regarding the use of safety razors.

Safety Razor: Benefits

• Can offer a very close shave especially newer razors that offer more blades and new features.
• Relatively cheap to buy.
• An increasing number of purchase options are available with new features being added regularly.

Safety Razor: Considerations

• Sharp razors can cause cuts and skin irritation.
• Some people with sensitive skin experience ingrown hairs, shaving bumps and other side effects especially as newer blades shave hair closer than ever before.
• Blades need to be regularly replaced before they get dull.
• Requires the use of shaving cream and access to a sink with water.