Is hair removal a topic to reserve for when we're a little more comfortable with each other? Sorry if this is a little TMI for my ninth blog post ever. It's not exactly first date chit chat material but I think I found something special in the old school art of double edge shaving, and I just had to share it.
A close shave | You don't need quatro blades to give you a close shave. Get one really sharp blade and a heavy, durable safety razor and you'll see just how smooth your legs can get.
Less irritation | Say bye to razor bumps and burns forevuuurrr. Most canned shaving creams have extra ingredients and preservatives that strip the skin's natural oils and lead to irritation, while a good shaving soap will cushion the blade and leave you feeling moisturized and lovely. And extra time you take to carefully shave with a safety razor makes it less likely for you to cut yourself.
It's CHEAP! | A set of 8 refill cartridge blades can cost you over $20, or you can get 100 razor blades for $11.95. There will be a higher initial cost when you build your kit (some collectible or vintage safety razors are really expensive), but the money you'll save throughout the year or however long you'll be shaving will drop ten-fold.
Just relax | I'd be the last girl to tell you that I love shaving, but now it's less of a chore and actually kind of pleasant. The act of making a good lather and taking my time to carefully shave has helped me unwind and take a breather.
Sustainable | As an LA native I'm programmed to care about the environment. You can use a metal safety razor for the rest of your life without having to replace it, as opposed to their plastic counter parts that can break or build soap scum within weeks. Razor blades are recyclable, plastic cartridges are not.
I can go on about my new found love of shaving, but I think that's a good run down. Who knew that a vintage technique of shaving can actually work better than the modern way? If you want to learn more about double edge shaving you can visit /r/wicked_edge on reddit, the community is so knowledgable and give great advice. My shaving kit is from Maggard Razors, their an awesome company with a huge selection. Again I'm not affiliated with any links on this post, I just think their great resources! I'd love to know your favorite hair removal technique.
