Safety razor

Choosing the right safety razor

We believe the safety razor is one of the best choices if you want a close, controlled and sustainable shave. There are different types of safety razors tailored to both beard growth and shaving experience. If you have heavy beard growth, a more aggressive razor may deliver better results, while thinner or more sensitive beard growth often works better with a milder model.

Most safety razors are medium-aggressive and allow you to adjust the feel of the shave through your choice of blade. A sharper blade makes the shave more efficient, while a milder blade provides a more forgiving and comfortable result. What all our models have in common is high quality and excellent balance, something you will notice immediately in use.

• Mild safety razor – A forgiving shave suitable for beginners, sensitive skin and lighter beard growth. Lower risk of irritation and cuts.
• Medium-aggressive safety razor – A good balance between efficiency and comfort. Suitable for most users and ideal for daily shaving.
• Aggressive safety razor – Greater blade exposure for heavier beard growth and a closer shave. Requires better technique and suits experienced users.

Good safety razor for beginners

If you are new to safety razors, we recommend starting with a mild to medium-aggressive model. These razors are more forgiving, reduce the risk of irritation and make it easier to learn the correct technique without applying pressure to the skin.

A very popular choice is R89 from MÜHLE, one of the world’s best-selling safety razors. Edwin Jagger DE89 is also a reliable entry-level option that offers a smooth and well-balanced shave.

From Merkur, we especially recommend Merkur 34C, appreciated for its stability and ease of use, as well as Merkur Progress, an adjustable razor that allows you to customize the aggressiveness once your technique is established.