

Peter Solomon, the owner of Boston’s Tweed Barbers, tells us the blades for safety razors “generally cost 10 to 20 cents each - while cartridges tend to go for at least $2 to $3 each - so the lifetime savings are significant.”Īs the blades in safety razors don’t dull as easily as those in cartridge razors, there’s less chance they’ll tug on your hair and irritate your skin. “It gets closer, is less irritating, and is infinitely cheaper than cartridge counterparts,” he says, calling safety razors “the best long-term solution for a regular shaver.” And despite the initially steeper price, if you use safety razors long-term, it works out cheaper.

Unlike a cartridge razor - which can only use blades from a certain brand - a safety razor features a single double-sided blade which is compatible with any brand of blades, explains Mike Gilman, founder of Grooming Lounge.

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Cartridge razors are certainly popular, but ask most professional barbers, and they’ll tell you using a classic safety razor is actually the best way to shave.
