Safety Razor from Beginner - Astra DE Blade

I'm a beginner using a double edge razor or known as a safety razor with a Astra blade "DE Razor" and razorock Caribbean holiday shave soap. I definitely made some mistakes in the shave but enjoy the ambience of the shave brush and razor going across my face, the sound is incredible.

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The MERKUR razor 34C is also known among fans by the abbreviation “HD”, short for Heavy Duty. The safety razor has earned this compliment over the past 80 years due to its massive weight. But the 34C also has a soulful side: with a few razors you will be able to remove your hair more gently than with this classic.

Material: Brass handle, die-cast zinc razor head, electroplated surfaces, bright chrome
Blade Description: closed comb, straight cut
Handle Lock: Long screw, two-piece razor
Handle Diameter: 1.2
Dimensions: 4.2 cm x 2.5 cm x 8.3 cm

MATERIAL
The head of the plane is manufactured using the zinc die-casting process, as this enables very precise manufacturing tolerances and complex shapes. In order to ensure a comfortable weight distribution, we only use brass for the handle. The chrome finish protects the razor from corrosion and underlines the high-quality design.
BLADE DESCRIPTION
A safety razor with a closed comb is the all-rounder for classic wet shaving. You will intuitively feel the correct setting angle of your plane and immediately admire the best shaving results. The generous blade gap enables a high flow of soap and thus protects the razor head from being clogged with cut hair or foam residues.

Why Safety Razors are Better than Cartridge Razors


Prevention and care of sensitive facial skin

Both safety razors and cartridge razors can be used for wet shave. However, there are pros and cons to each. People are familiar with the myth from commercials: 5-fold blades shave more thoroughly! However, is that true at all? Skin irritation from shaving causes discomfort. You can find out where they come from our guide below.

SKIN IRRITATIONS
The redness and irritation of the skin after shaving is commonly known as razor burn or razor bumps. The burning and itchy skin irritations are caused by the removal of the upper skin layers during shaving. The injured skin is no longer able to defend itself against harmful influences and becomes sore. By using a cartridge razor, you support this harmful behavior. With every stroke of the multiple blades of a system razor, you also stress your skin tremendously. That’s a quick way to guarantee painful razor burn! That is precisely where the safety razor begins to shine: The safety razor works with a single, very sharp blade. So you only stress your skin once with each pull and not several times. So even if you conduct a shave with the grain or against and across the grain, your skin will still be less stressed than with a single stroke of your cartridge razor. This way, you protect your skin and avoid razor bumps.

Ingrown hair and pimples can have many causes. An infection of the hair follicle is often caused by shaving. To avoid this, you should make sure that you prepare and follow up your shave well. However, your choice of razor is the main factor in all of this. The spaces between the blades of your cartridge razor are the perfect breeding ground for bacteria. Every time you shave, you increase the risk of a skin infection caused by your cartridge razor. In addition, cartridge blades are often used for several weeks for cost reasons – this exposes you and your skin to an even higher risk of skin irritation. All these problems can easily be avoided with a safety razor. The quick blade change ensures that you always work with a new and hygienic razor blade. Moreover, the fact that you can let the sharp blade glide over your skin entirely without pressure makes it particularly kind to your sensitive skin.

Timecodes
0:00
0:01 Introduction shaving tutorial
2:21 Face lather with shaving brush
3:46 Safety razor with the grain
5:07 Razor with the grain neck
5:52 Second lather with a shaving brush
6:20 Razor across the grain
7:49 Third face lather
8:33 razor against the grain

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