What to consider when buying your first safety razor? A question you probably asked yourself and are therefore now here. Most safety razors are basically the same. They consist of a handle together with a shaving head in one or two detachable parts. The parts are a handle together with a shaving head that consists of one or two parts. It doesn’t matter if your shaver head has one or two detachable parts. To protect the skin from the sharp razor blade, there is also a comb.
The parts of a safety planer
Holding your first safety razor in your hand is a pleasant feeling of just the right weight. Your first safety razor, and probably the following ones all have roughly the same parts.
The shaving head of a safety razor is in almost all cases made of metal, usually brass that has been given an alloy of chromium for improved durability and longevity.
The handle of a safety planer can be made entirely or partly of metal. Other materials such as hard plastics (resin/resin often used to mimic other materials), wood, real horn, and other metals are also present. The type of material you choose for handles is purely a matter of preference. There are also slightly longer handles and slightly shorter ones.
A longer handle can be suitable if you have very large hands and or difficulty accessing certain places during your wet shave. A shorter handle can give you slightly better control, but it’s basically a matter of taste.
Safety planers that have adjustable heads and other features are also available. However, for a first razor, a simple one that has a one- or two-piece shaving head works great. A safety planer with an adjustable head allows the angle of the blade to change slightly.
Closed or open comb?
An important detail when buying your first safety razor is whether it has either a closed or open comb. This means that on the head of the shaver between the blade and the skin, there is a small protective comb. The comb’s job is both to protect the skin and to help the beard hairs up so that the razor blade can cut them off. A safety razor with a closed comb has small recesses along the comb where the beard hairs can be raised. A safety razor with an open comb instead has teeth or spikes with empty spaces between them. This makes it easier for coarser beard hairs to stand up.
When you are getting your first safety razor, we almost always recommend a closed comb. If you have a very coarse beard, you can switch to an open-comb safety razor if you feel like it after a while. Of course, there is nothing to say that you cannot start with an open comb right away. However, you should then be a little more careful to avoid injuries.
How much should your first safety razor cost?
As with everything else, it is up to your own liking, what budget you have to buy your first safety razor.
Our range includes safety razors from SEK 279 up to SEK 1,495. The average price is just over SEK 700.
The big difference is the choice of material, especially in the handle.
A safety planer in the lower price range is made entirely or largely of metal. It should also be said right away that the metal in these razors is by no means of poor quality, they will last a long time. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced in wet shaving, with such a safety razor, you’ll have an excellent shaving experience every time. If your first safety razor is metal, you’ll probably keep it around for a long time and enjoy it.
The safety razors available in the highest price ranges have handles made of more exclusive materials such as real horn or precious woods (of course in both cases very sustainably produced). This is a safety razor for those who may want something extra. The function is the same as the safety razors in the lower price ranges, but the appearance is more exclusive.
Which brand of safety razor do you recommend?
The difference between the different safety razors today is very small when it comes to brand. Below we present a few different safety razors from different brands. Choosing one of these when you buy your first safety razor means that you are buying a razor of good quality at a good rp. If you have more questions or concerns, you are always welcome to contact us for more information info@shavingroom.se
Safety razor from Merkur
If you choose to buy your first safety razor from Merkur, you are making an excellent choice, a choice that many people have made before you and where the vast majority of people keep their razor year after year.
A brand that is often recommended both by us and others for a beginner is the German brand Merkur. They offer a high-quality safety razor at a relatively low price. For many, it is the first razor they get and then keep. Merkur safety razors are now manufactured by Dovo, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of razors and razors. These are just a few of the many safety razors from Merkur that we offer. If you are looking for a special planer or want to know more, you are always welcome to contact us. When you buy a safety razor from Merkur, we offer you to buy a matching shaving brush with a 5 percent discount. We also have a number of different nice sets from Merkur that contain all the shaving tools you need, safety razor, shaving brush and stand.
The Merkur 34C is without a doubt the razor that most people recommend for your first safety razor. Something that is very easy to understand why. It has just the right weight, closed comb, all metal and easy to keep clean. A personal favorite of ours.
Safety planer from Mühle
Another similar brand is Mühle. An excellent choice for your first safety razor.
These safety razors are perfect both for those who want a good step-in planer and or for those who want a safety razor with handles made of something other than metal. Below is a selection of the safety razors that Mühle offers. If you are looking for a special planer or want to know more, you are always welcome to contact us. In many cases, there is also a matching shaving brush. When you buy a safety razor from Mühle, we offer you to buy a matching shaving brush with a 5 percent discount. We also have a number of different nice sets from Mühle that contain all the shaving tools you need, safety razor, shaving brush and stand.
Safety razor from Rockwell
Is your first safety razor from Rockwell? Then we can only congratulate you on an excellent purchase. Rockwell Razor’s safety razors are considered to be some of the absolute best. Like both Merkur and Mühle, they also have a number of different models. This makes it easy for you to find both a first planer and something to grow in.
Their razor R1 is an excellent first choice, for example, for your first razor. An almost unbeatable price on a razor of excellent quality. Or if you want to take a step up straight away, 2C is an excellent series to start with. From there, you can then move on.
Other safety razors
Safety razors from both Merkur and Mühle are really good with many satisfied users worldwide. But maybe you want something else as your first safety razor? Something different that most people don’t have, to show your personality, who you are. Of course, we have safety razors that suit you too, such as Mr Bear Family, The Blue Beards Revenge, and many more. D.R. Harris Ltd is a British brand with a long and storied history. Mr Bear Family is a Swedish brand that has been very appreciated. The Bluebeards Revenge is designed primarily for those with a coarse beard but is of course suitable for everyone else as well.
More about safety razors
Of course, in your search for your first safety razor that suits you, we have lots more material.
Guide to safety razor
In our guide to safety razors, we tell you even more about what you should consider when choosing a safety razor that suits you. An excellent start when buying your first safety razor.
General shaving guide
In our general shaving guide, you will find more information about what you may need to get started with wet shaving in addition to a safety razor. Recommended before you start shaving with your first safety razor.
Our range of safety razors
In our range of safety planers, there are around 50 different safety planers from a variety of brands. We’re sure you’ll find your first safety razor here. Maybe even second, third and fourth.
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