Safety Razors
Shaving with a safety razor is a more enjoyable (and affordable) shave. The shave is better for your skin, better for your wallet and. . . better for your soul. Shop our Top 10 and Newest Safety Razors or browse our exclusive double-edged razors and best sellers from brands like Merkur, Edwin Jagger, Feather, and Muhle.
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$47.99Edwin Jagger DE Safety Razor, 'Extra Grip' Handle, Knurled Chrome
31 reviewsThe new "extra grip" line of Edwin Jagger double edge razors is an innovation in design. The knurled handle of this particular design contains an e...
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$68.99Edwin Jagger Chatsworth Double Edge Safety Razor, Imitation Ivory
3 reviewsEdwin Jagger, a name that is renowned the world over for hand-crafting the finest shaving equipment, has found a perfect match with its own hard ch...
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Original price $75.60Current price $60.48WCS Razor Head Set & WCS CNC Handle Safety Razor Designed by Charcoal Goods
7 reviewsDesigned by Charcoal Goods exclusively for WCS CNC machined 303 Stainless Steel handle with Brawny, Lithe & Toothsome Economical price, Lu...
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$68.99Edwin Jagger Imitation Ivory Plaza Double Edge Razor
12 reviewsThe Plaza line, up until early 2011, was only available in up-scale physical stores. We are excited to have this razor available for sale on our we...
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$45.99Edwin Jagger DE Safety Razor, 'Extra Long' Handle, Pink
4 reviewsYeah, it's pink. Ladies, your razor has finally arrived! Guys, it is pink (just think of it as light red), you can use it too, but it takes a very ...
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$39.99Edwin Jagger DE86 Double Edge Safety Razor, Black
15 reviewsEdwin Jagger double edge safety razors offer the best in head design, with handles and heads that are in perfect balance. These razors look as grea...
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$66.99Edwin Jagger DE3D14 Double Edge Razor, 3D Laser Diamond
6 reviewsThis all new Edwin Jagger DE Safety Razor, 'Extra Grip' Handle, Diamond Chrome is a thing of beauty! To choose the 3D Laser Diamond Double Edge is ...
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$140.99Edwin Jagger DE 3ONE6 Stainless Steel Safety Razor, Grooved Anodised Gun Metal
3 reviews3 piece safety razor fits standard DE blades Newly designed safety razor Grooved Anodised Gun Metal handle If you're an avid fan of the Edwin Jag...
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$140.99Edwin Jagger DE 3ONE6 Stainless Steel Safety Razor, Grooved Anodised Blue
2 reviews3 piece safety razor fits standard DE blades Newly designed safety razor Blue Anodized handle If you're an avid fan of the Edwin Jagger DE series...
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$51.49Edwin Jagger DE89BA11 Double Edge Safety Razor, Barley Chrome
29 reviewsDE safety razor from Edwin Jagger Chrome-plated, with Barley pattern Well-balanced Edwin Jagger produces some of the finest shaving equipment to ...
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$68.99Edwin Jagger DE Safety Razor, Black Chrome 3D Diamond
4 reviewsStunning new razor from Edwin Jagger Unique, knurled handle for enhanced wet grip Chrome-plated and hand-finished Edwin Jagger has been at the fo...
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$45.99Edwin Jagger DE Safety Razor, 'Extra Long' Handle, Blue
6 ReviewsThis exquisite and unique colored handle reaches out for those with good taste when it comes to wet shaving products. There are not many safety raz...
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$136.99Edwin Jagger DE 3ONE6 Stainless Steel Safety Razor, Knurled
9 reviews3 piece safety razor fits standard DE blades Newly designed safety razor Knurled handle If you're an avid fan of the Edwin Jagger DE series, then...
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Original price $100.99Current price $70.69Edwin Jagger Chatsworth Double Edge Safety Razor, Chrome
The Edwin Jagger Chatsworth safety razors are renowned for exquisite craftsmanship and performance. Machined from solid brass, hand polished and tr...
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$47.99Edwin Jagger DE Safety Razor, 'Extra Grip' Handle, Rubber Coated, Black
This is where the rubber meets the road, the road of your facial hair that is! Carve out a new path, a silky-smooth path, on this well-traveled roa...
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$140.99Edwin Jagger DE 3ONE6 Stainless Steel Safety Razor, Grooved Anodised Red
4 reviews3 piece safety razor fits standard DE blades Newly designed safety razor Red Anodized handle If you're an avid fan of the Edwin Jagger DE series,...
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Original price $91.49Current price $64.04Edwin Jagger Double Edge Safety Razor, Octagonal Gold
Double edge safety razor 3 pieces razor Gold finish If it says Edwin Jagger, you know you are getting over three decades of experience designing ...
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$45.99Edwin Jagger DE Safety Razor, 'Extra Long' Handle, Black
4 reviewsAre you looking for that classic shaving razor with just a little extra length to the handle? Look no further. The Edwin Jagger 'Extra Long' Handle...
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$54.99Edwin Jagger DE87811BL Safety Razor, Ivory Octagon
The DE87811 Safety Razor is part of the New Edwin Jagger line for 2011.Features the latest head.Features an elegant, octagonal faceted handle in f...
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$44.49Edwin Jagger DE89L Double Edge Safety Razor, Lined Chrome
45 reviewsDouble-edge safety razor from Edwin Jagger Chrome-plated with a lined texture handle Traditional, 3-piece design Here at West Coast Shaving we ca...
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$82.99Edwin Jagger DE87811GBL Double Edged Safety Razor
Stunning new razor from Edwin Jagger Unique, knurled handle for enhanced wet grip Chrome-plated and hand-finished Edwin Jagger has been at the fo...
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Original price $94.49Current price $66.14Edwin Jagger Double Edge Safety Razor, Gold Plated
New DE line of razors from Edwin Jagger with impeccable balance and control 3 piece head takes standard double edge blades Golden accents provide ...
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Is shaving with a safety razor better?
There are a number of reasons why shaving with a safety razor is better than using a cartridge or electric razor.
First, you can get an incredibly comfortable, irritation-free, close shave with a safety razor. Using just a single blade to cut your whiskers is actually better for your skin than multi blade cartridges. A double-edge, safety razor can be cleaned easier which reduces irritation/infection. Also, you can change blades frequently for a sharp, effective shave every time, whether you choose open comb, closed comb, adjustable or butterfly head.
Second, it is cheaper. Once you get the initial cost of the safety razor out of the way, the price for blades is extremely inexpensive (pennies/shave, really). And the tools last a lifetime so you don’t need to replace them constantly. Speaking of. . .
Third, it is environmentally-friendly. Shaving with a safety razor reduces waste, as you aren’t throwing cartridge heads and plastic disposable shavers. One stainless steel safety razor can last a lifetime. In addition, this type of wet shaving encourages using artisanal soaps and creams which use fewer chemicals, less packaging, and safer ingredients.
Is shaving with a safety razor dangerous?
While a safety razor might look intimidating, it is designed to be “safe” for personal use. The razor works much like a cartridge razor. In fact, you can even get an adjustable head razor that allows you to change the aggression as you perfect your technique. Really the most dangerous part of the razor isn’t the shaving, but changing the blades. But it can easily be mastered with a bit of healthy respect. No need to fear the blade. Why are they called safety razors?Before the invention of the safety razor, most facial hair removal was done by a professional barber. This professional wielded a straight razor or knife which required a bit of expertise to use. The design of the double-edge and single-edge safety razors with head and handle made it possible for the average gentleman to perfect the technique and use at home without risk of life or limb.
The guard on the head and the angle of the end cap made it possible to give yourself an efficient, effective shave - safely. In addition, old time barbers weren’t always paragons of cleanliness and they would use the same blade on multiple customers, leading to infections. An at-home shave cut down on that less-than-safe activity as well.
Is a safety razor cheaper?
The initial investment into wet shaving (the art of using a safety razor, shaving brush, and shaving soap) may be more than cartridge shaving, but the long term investment is much cheaper. A nice stainless steel safety razor will put your back $20-30, but it is a one time expense. That razor should last you for years (and maybe even ALL your years). But the best part is that the replacement blades are so inexpensive, so you can have a fresh, sharp blade for just pennies.
Can I shave against the grain with a safety razor?
A safety razor can be used in any way that you would use a cartridge razor - with the grain, against the grain, across the grain. And it might even work better because it is so efficient with just one pass, you might not need to drag that blade across, against, and with. But with a bit of practice in the technique, you can definitely shave freely. You can even get an adjustable head safety razor that allows you to maneuver the blade gap to change the aggression even during the shave. So go more aggressive with the grain and then choose a milder blade angle to go across or against the grain. As always, a little practice and a lot of respect go a long way with a safety razor.