Warm water or a towel soaked in very warm water will better prepare your skin and beard for shaving. It opens the pores and simultaneously promotes blood circulation. That's why we also recommend shaving right after showering. The water shouldn't be too hot, as it can dry out your skin.

If your beard hairs are longer than 5-6 mm, it makes sense to trim your beard beforehand. This will give you the best shaving result.

Don't forget to remove hairs from your blades, especially with a longer beard. Simply hold your safety razor under running water or use an old toothbrush. Even with a closed comb, you should never touch the blade with your fingers, as it is extremely sharp.

For daily use, we recommend a beard oil or a beard and face cream. For longer beard hairs, a beard brush can also be useful. A good beard care routine is already half the battle for a great shaving result.

We recommend not shaving over the same area more than 2–3 times with a safety razor. However, with a five-blade cartridge razor, you shave over the same area 5 times in one stroke. This not only shaves the hair but also removes the top layer of skin. This can quickly lead to inflammation and the unpopular razor burn. Additionally, it's difficult to clean between the blades of your cartridge razor, allowing bacteria to easily accumulate. These bacteria can then get onto your skin during the next shave, worsening any inflammation. The blade of a safety razor is much sharper and doesn't dull as quickly as those in cartridge razors, which is why going over the same area 1–2, or at most 3 times, is often sufficient.

So far, the safety razor is clearly the better choice, and it's also much more sustainable. Why, then, do cartridge razors exist? They are slightly easier to use. The blades are already positioned at a 30-degree angle, so all you have to do is shave. That's it.

If you've never used a safety razor and are new to it, a closed comb is the better and safer choice. There are also safety razors with adjustable combs, where the blade gap can be adjusted as desired.

Yes, your skin much prefers being shaved by a safety razor! It's less irritated, and the top layer of skin remains intact. Nevertheless, you should not neglect your pre- and aftershave routine.

The one from Brooklyn Soap, of course! 😉 This question cannot be answered generally. First, consider whether you prefer an open or closed comb. This decision will already rule out some models. Then, visually, you can choose between a wooden or metal handle and classic silver or, for example, rose gold. There are many models from different manufacturers. It's worth not choosing the cheapest one and opting for quality. However, you don't have to spend a lot of money to get a high-quality safety razor . Ours, for example, costs only €29.95, is in the mid-range, has top barbershop quality, and lasts a lifetime.

An old jam jar or a tin can are suitable for this. You can store the used blades there and then take them to collection points or a recycling center, where they can be recycled. Since these collection points differ in each federal state, inquire in your federal state where you can best dispose of your blades. If this is not an option for you, unfortunately, like other used hygiene products, they belong in the residual waste.

Action: With every order at Brooklyn Soap, you receive one of our limited edition razor blade boxes for free with the code CLEANSHAVE! The tins are perfect for storing new or used razor blades.

Yes, the safety razor is not reserved only for men or beard shaving. Legs, armpits, back, stomach, intimate area, and all possible hairy areas can be shaved with a safety razor. Here too, skin and hair should be prepared, and especially in the intimate area, particular caution is advised for beginners.
Armpits should be shaved in every direction, as the hair does not grow as uniformly as beard or leg hair, for example. If you use your safety razor for multiple areas, try to change the blades in between and clean the safety razor very thoroughly to give germs no chance.