What are double razor blades?
A double-edged wet shaving blade is a thin, double-edged metal blade used in safety razors and shavettes. It is designed to provide two useful sides for shaving, allowing for an efficient and close shaving experience.
Do all double razor blades work with all safety razors?
Yes, all the double razor blades we sell work with all the safety razors we sell.
How often should I change double razor blades?
At about every three to seven shaves in general, you should change double razor blades. The most important thing is that you never use a dull razor blade that can have a higher risk of causing skin problems.
What are the benefits of double razor blades?
Double razor blades offer several advantages over multi-blade systems:
They provide a closer shave
Reduces the risk of skin irritation
Are more cost-effective
Generates less waste
In what way do double razor blades generate less waste?
Double razor blades, unlike multi-blade systems, do not contain any plastic, but only metal. This means that they can be recycled as metal waste instead of becoming waste.
How can a double razor blade reduce the risk of skin problems?
A double razor blade reduces the risk of skin discomfort compared to multi-blade systems by cutting the hair closer to the skin without multiple blades pulling and tearing at the blade, which can reduce irritation and the risk of razor burn. With fewer leaves passing over the skin, the chance of ingrown hairs and skin irritation is also reduced.
How are double razor blades cheaper over time?
Double razor blades are cheaper over time compared to multi-blade systems as they are cheaper per piece and have a longer lifespan per blade. This combination of lower purchase price and longer usage time results in lower long-term costs.
What do the different degrees of sharpness of double razor blades actually mean?
The different degrees of sharpness of double razor blades indicate how aggressively the razor blade cuts through the beard hairs and affects the skin:
Very mild
Ideal for extra sensitive skin and thin, sparse beard hairs. Requires care to avoid pressure and potential cuts.
Mild
Suitable for people with sensitive skin and sparse beard growth. Less risk of irritation but still requires a light hand to avoid cuts.
Medium
A good starting point for most users, regardless of beard type. Balance between sharpness and forgiving qualities.
Aggressive
Suitable for thicker beards and thicker hairs. Less forgiving and should be used with caution to avoid irritation.
Very aggressive
Highest sharpness, best for heavy beard growth. Least forgiving and should be used by experienced to avoid skin problems, but provides very close shaving.
Where do our double razor blades come from?
We have double razor blades from Feather, Derby, Astra, Gillette and more.
Which double razor blade should I choose?
Not sure which double razor blade is right for you? Feel free to ask us for tips and advice.
I have just started or want to try wet shaving with a safety razor and double razor blades, which double razor blade is right for me?
A double razor blade with a Medium sharpness is perfect for you. It is a razor blade that is not too sharp and unforgiving, but also not too soft and forgiving. Then you can try it out to find a double razor blade that suits you.
Even though I switched to a safety razor and double razor blades, I still get skin problems, especially cuts that I easily get. Which double razor blade is right for me?
This can be due to several reasons, of which double razor blades can be one of them. Here are the two causes that can cause this in particular. One is that you use a double razor blade that is too aggressive, or one that is too mild for your skin. The other could be that you change razor blades too rarely.
I mainly use my safety razor with double razor blades to shave borders on my beard, which razor blade should I choose?
In the vast majority of cases, a double razor blade with high sharpness would be recommended to easily get straight neat lines. Should it be the case that it is mostly feathers and thinner beard hairs you want to get rid of, you can use a milder razor blade.
Can I use the same double razor blade all over my body if I want to shave more areas than just my beard?
Since the skin is different in different parts of the body, it may be inappropriate to use the same razor blade to shave in different places. Also keep in mind that the risk of cross-contamination may be greater. Ideally, use one type of razor blade for one type of area of the body.
If I want to shave my head, should I choose a different double razor blade than for my beard?
Shaving the head, head shaving is slightly different from shaving the face or beard. The skin on the head is probably softer and not nearly as durable as the skin on the face. The hairs are also thinner and softer than the one in the beard. With that in mind, if you’re going to shave your head, a different double razor blade is recommended than for shaving your face and beard.
I want to know more
We have a nice guide to wet shaving with double razor blades together with a safety razor or shavette.
Guide to wet shaving
In our guide, we have gathered information about different double razor blades.
Our guide to double razor blades
We go a little more in-depth with this about different sharpness on different double razor blades below.
Choose the right sharpness