Buy It For Life
Safety Razors
Updated May 24, 2024
Buy something that will last.
Here's a curated list of the most
durable and high-quality safety razors and the best place to get them.
Do you know of an item that should be on this list? Let us know!
Merkur 34C Safety Razor 
A durable safety razor highly recommended for both beginners and experienced users.
- Highly durable
- Great for sensitive skin
- Versatile
Rockwell 6S Safety Razor
A versatile and adjustable safety razor made of stainless steel.
- Adjustable
- Stainless steel
- Versatile
Rockwell razors won best overall.
– TheEnquirer1138
– TheEnquirer1138
RazoRock is worth the price.
– G_Peccary
– G_Peccary
Rockwell and Viking were highly adjustable which I liked.
– San_Francisbro
– San_Francisbro
Feather AS-D2 Safety Razor
A premium Japanese stainless steel safety razor known for its precision and sharpness.
- Stainless steel
- Precise shave
- Premium quality
Feather is great but more of a cream and runs out fast.
– denim_duck
– denim_duck
Feather blades from Japan are the sharpest.
– SetbySet
– SetbySet
Buy Feather blades. They will make your Gillette blades on a Merkur feel like you’re using a cheese grater.
– mackinder
– mackinder
Gillette Slim Adjustable Safety Razor
A classic adjustable safety razor, known for its durability and close shave.
- Adjustable
- Classic design
- Durable
My Gillette adjustable safety razor likely from 1960s or earlier.
– Jabberwocky_Ambages
– Jabberwocky_Ambages
I have a British Gillette Aristocrat from 1948. It's an incredible shaver both in terms of function and beauty.
– knarfolled
– knarfolled
I've found it to be a gimmick as once I figured out my setting I stuck to it.
– TheEnquirer1138
– TheEnquirer1138
Available at gilletteadjustable.com
Leaf Razor
A modern safety razor that can use up to three blades, emphasizing sustainability and easy handling.
- Modern design
- Sustainable
- Easy to use
Leaf Twig would be a good alternative to the traditional disposable.
– w650az
– w650az
Leaf shave. I really enjoy using these razors.
– oldmanb0nes
– oldmanb0nes
I've been using a Leaf razor for seven years now.
– fourthords
– fourthords
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Choosing a safety razor tolast a lifetime!
My Gillette adjustable safety razor. Likely from 1960s or earlier. 10 pack of blades costs about $2 USD. Shaves smoother than any other razor I've ever tried.
Safety Razor (for both him and her)
a BIFL Safety Razor?
Safety Razor Recommendations?
Safety razors for women
1947 Gillette Aristocrat safety razor
Upgraded from a bad safety razor (right) to a new Merkur 23C (left), can't wait to use this for years
Choosing a safety razor tolast a lifetime!
My Gillette adjustable safety razor. Likely from 1960s or earlier. 10 pack of blades costs about $2 USD. Shaves smoother than any other razor I've ever tried.
Safety Razor (for both him and her)
a BIFL Safety Razor?
Safety Razor Recommendations?
Safety razors for women
1947 Gillette Aristocrat safety razor
Upgraded from a bad safety razor (right) to a new Merkur 23C (left), can't wait to use this for years
– curiousthirst
– diamondd-ddogs
– unknown