Razor Types Explained: Which Shaving Razor is Right for YOU?

Pick the best razor for you: cartridge, safety, electric, using this review of the different razor types.

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CHAPTERS
00:00:00 - Choosing the Right Razor: Electric Vs Cartridge Vs Safety Vs Straight
00:00:43 - Convenience of Electric Razors
00:01:42 - Cartridge Razor vs Safety Razor
00:02:33 - The Proper Technique for Shaving with a Safety Razor
00:03:23 - Introduction to Grooming Products Sponsored by Vitaman
00:04:22 - The Pros and Cons of Different Razor Types
00:05:10 - Maintaining Facial Hair
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[AnthonyPuleio]

I switched to a safety a razor a while ago. Haven’t gone back to cartridge razors. No irritation or ingrown hairs. Definitely recommend making the switch.

[kishorikumari]

As a woman who has never shaved her beard, this video was incredibly helpful.

[randelrobbins]

I'm a convert to the safety razor. Definitely easier on my skin. It's also a much more fun and enjoyable shaving experience.

[v.pareix]

I generally use both an electric (rotary) and a safety razor. a quick blast with the electric to get rid of the bulk oh the hair (especially convenient at the chin and upper lip area) and the safety to take care of the rest. I found this method to give me the easiest time and least skin irritation

[hypernova]

I switched to the safety razor a year ago and I have some regrets, I regret not using it earlier. It was an amazing improvement over disposable razors, lower chances of getting cuts (I almost never cut myself with it, in contrast with disposable razors, where a cut or two were normal). It leaves a better shave and is far more accurate than disposable razors, as you can see the blade directly.

Also, another plus is that you may get yours for free, as all I had to do to get mine was asking my grandpa if I could have his (it's advised to wash it thoroughly though, mine spent more than a decade in a locker).

[andrewgonzalez]

i use a dull rock and just scrape away the skin until hair can no longer grow there. Fr though, I've been using Harry's for like 3 years now and it's always worked great. the cartridges last forever since my facial hair is sparse, slow growing, and not particularly thick. any shaving gel works perfect for me.

[billjones]

I started off with a cartridge razor when I joined the Marines in 1986 as a peach fuzz recruit. When I was stationed at 29 Stumps as a salty L/Cpl I received my first straight razor shave which made me look like a baby faced kid, but felt heavenly. Unfortunately, due to the threat of HIV it would be my first and last for a long while and they were banned at barber shops throughout the Corps for years.
Then last year the heavens parted and I was reintroduced to the straight razor while having a conversation with my favorite aunt. She explained to me that in her day young ladies didn't carry pistols, but had a few places a straight razor could be tucked away for self protection or corrective action on boyfriends whose eyes strayed to long on another women. I thank God she didn't offer to show me where she tucked hers.
To me, straight razors have a wonderful history, find there way into fantastic stories, and except for the first one I gave myself, a lot of great shaves.

[Billy-homs]

Went back to a safety razor to prevent ingrown hairs common in my type of skin. 🙂 Never looked back. When I travel, I buy the cheapest cartridge type razor I can find or the Bic type safety, always shaving but never below the skin. Or, take the empty shaver and buy blades at the destination. Next choice would be a Wahl balding clipper, an electric shaver or straight edge, avoiding those four and five type blades whenever possible.

[ShadowOfMachines]

I've been using a safety razor for a while now, I like it much better than the electric or cartridge razors. Main reason is that the other two have a habit of irritating the ever living daylights out of my skin, not every time either so I never knew when my face was going to sting for the next few hours.

[areguapiri]

My safety razors and my shavette are all I will ever use. Smoothest shaves and almost no cost over time. It is also very masculine!
...Never again will I use disposable or cartridge razors.

[jason]

Currently my primary razor is a straight razor. Started using one about 3 years ago and have loved it ever since with my sensitive skin. My favorite thing is going from a full beard to clean shaven in a couple of stroke of the razor.

Still have some cartridge razors for when I'm traveling and an electric one when I'm in a rush.

[ghostwrench]

I had been using cartridge razors since I started shaving at age 16 - 35 years ago. I was perfectly happy with them and the big name shave gels. Then I learned about wet shaving and safety razors. I love the variety of shave soaps to go with my safety razor and the quality of a safety razor shave is fantastic!

[masonr]

There is also other aspects of the straight razor, as in more costs involved. The straight razor does dull over time, using a strop smooths the edge but doesn't sharpen it. There are compounds you can add like diamond spray, chromium oxide, and iron oxide. But these pastes/ sprays will also become ineffective at keeping the blade sharp. You will either have to pay someone to hone it for you (sharpen it), or you will have to buy sharpening stones to maintain your blade. So this adds to the - upfront costs.

Also, remember that straight razors typically use high carbon steel, meaning they are more proned to rust, so you should keep a thin coat of oil on the blade, ad dry thoroughly. If you don't, the heavy investment will be destroyed due to improper maintenance.

Strops are also easy to cut/nick with the blade as well so keep that in mind too.

So, straight razor require a lot of maintenance.

[janlibourel]

Started shaving in 1954. Like most of my generation, I started with a safety razor and continued to use them until 1982. I tried a straight razor in 1963. I probably was overcautious with it but could not get a good shave with it. Mastering the straight razor is an elegant masculine accomplishment, but a bit too "retro" for me--kind of like being a master swordsman in the 21st century. (I prefer a .45!). I first tried a cartridge razor in when I was staying over with a friend. As soon as I got home, I dumped the Gillette adjustable I had had for 25 years in the trash and never looked back! I have used the Dollar Shave Club "Humble Twin" with complete satisfaction for some years. Cartridge cost is negligible.

[BanuKarting]

i started with electric razor, allways had skin cuts and iritation, moved to cartrige razor, nice shave but the fact that it was so "long" i was imposible for me to contour the beard or mustache so i changed to safety razor. it changed my life, i use it for the last 4 years, nice cut eazy to use. for the last month i purchased a straight razor. I can confirm the straight razor is so COMPLICATED to use, BUT, after you get the grip and start feeling it.. damn, i love it. the fact that each time you shave you get more experieced and the final result, knowing the effort that you put it, shaving become an experience, pleasure.

[KHLthend]

I've turned to the safety razor back in 2016 because cartridge razors cause me to develop ingrown hairs on my lower neckline. I love shaving in general and learning to use safety razors enhanced my enjoyment.

[ani_ds]

Always used cartridge razors - sensitive type, but still felt a lot of irritation.
Switched to a foil shaver and although the shave couldn't be very close, but it's super comfortable and quick.
Would choose convenience over quality of shave here

[venturout]

I have used electric, cartridge and now I am a permanent user of the safety razor. My main motivator was to reduce my plastic waste in landfill however the cheap replacement blades was an enormous plus.

[prateekpandey]

After seeing this video and reading the comments i am really excited towards using a safety razor, been using a trimmer all this time .
Ps:- Something inside tells me to use the Great Sword of Guts from Berserk to shave once in my lifetime 😂.

[backrowbrighton]

It may take a little getting used to but the straight razor gives an unbelievable shave. It is a slower process but the resulting feeling is great.