Safety razor for men, men's shaving soap & shaving kits

Choosing a safety razor for men

A safety razor for men holds a single double-edged blade, so you replace a small steel blade rather than a plastic cartridge. The weight of the razor does most of the work, which many men find gives a closer, calmer shave once they get the hang of it. Clean U Skincare makes the razors here, with long bamboo handles and stainless steel guards. Every brand in the range was checked for its ingredients, materials and how its products are made before we listed it.

Men's safety razor and blades

The Clean U Skincare men's safety razor comes on its own or in a gift set. It also sells Shark double-edged blades in packs of five, which the brand says last around 16 shaves each. Unscrew the head to change a blade, and keep fingers clear of the edges. If you are switching from cartridges, shave slowly with the grain for the first week, and use short strokes at a shallow angle.

Men's shaving soap and brushes

So Just Shop sells a men's shaving soap in sandalwood with a synthetic fibre brush. The soaps are handmade by an all-women enterprise in Kerala. Clean U Skincare makes an aloe vera and mint shaving bar that replaces a can of foam. Soak the brush in warm water, swirl it on the soap, then build the lather on your face in small circles. A thicker lather protects the skin better than a thin one. Let the soap dry out between shaves, so it lasts longer.

After shave care and gifting

SKNFED makes an after shave balm with aloe vera, vitamin E and shea butter, which helps skin feel comfortable after shaving. Rinse and dry the razor after each use, and store blades in a tin until you can dispose of them safely. Razor blades are not allowed in hand luggage. The gift set makes a lasting Christmas present, because the handle lasts for years. Beard Care has oils and balm for beards, Men's Body Care has deodorant, Shaving has the full range, and Beard care, minus the eight products you do not need keeps grooming simple.