Single blade or multiple blades: which to choose?

Sometimes we allow ourselves to think that more is synonymous with better.

That's what conventional disposable razor brands would have us believe, anyway. They've embarked on a race to develop the razor with the most blades possible. Every year, an extra blade is added as if it were a new technological breakthrough. To get this so-called better shave, we're told we have to buy a new handle and a new set of supposedly revolutionary and improved interchangeable heads.

The problem is that the multiple blades cut the hairs below the skin's surface. The first blades don't cut much; their purpose is more to pull the hair out of its follicle. The last blades cut the hair, which, once cut, falls back below the skin's surface. This makes you more prone to ingrown hairs, which grow back under the skin because they can't find a direct way out. They curl and grow into the dermis, causing inflammation. You end up with red bumps here and there, which is definitely not the effect you were going for, is it?

Furthermore, because the blades are often of poor quality, you tend to press the razor too hard against your skin to get a close shave. Unfortunately, the top layer of skin can then be damaged during shaving. This can result in a burning sensation afterward.

What if we told you that all of this is avoidable?

Because yes, sometimes, less is more. So if a single blade can do the job perfectly, why should you pay for several?

Individual blades are more effective than cartridge blades. A single pass is all it takes to give you perfectly smooth skin.

It's no wonder, then, that the single-blade razor is making a big comeback among shaving enthusiasts. And if men can turn to more pleasant solutions, why not women? That's precisely why we built our unisex safety razor, which uses a single blade.