Safety Razor reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 601 Reddit reviews across 10 subreddits and 105 posts to rank the best Safety Razor brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/wicked_edge, r/shaving, r/BuyItForLife, r/Wetshavers_India, r/ladyshavers. Top-rated brands include Merkur (4.5/5), Rockwell (4.7/5), Henson (4.6/5).

Stats

Reviews601

Subreddits10

Posts105

Brands46

Products64

Top communities

r/wicked_edge407 r/shaving64 r/BuyItForLife60 r/Wetshavers_India26 r/ladyshavers26

601 reviews from

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By Brand

By Product

Merkur

4.5

(102)

"I would say Blackbird light, Karve B/C plate or merkur 43c, the coveted mule r41 and of course one of the wonderful Timeless razor (0.95 gap would be nice)"

"Merkur 34c or Muhle R89 are world class German made instruments."

"Look at a Muhle R89 or a Merkur 34c. Both are excellent razors that cost $30 - $40 USD."

"Classic 3 . Edwin Jagger De89, Merkur 34c, Muhle r41"

"I'd get a Merkur 34c and some blades with some nivea shaving cream and a brush."

"I've had the Merkur 34c for about ten years now and it's still amazing."

"I’ve been using the Merkur 34C for over a decade, and it’s still in excellent condition."

"The Merkur Mk34C was highly recommended when I bought my first safety razor about a decade ago, and it’s been fantastic."

"I’ve been using the Merkur 34C for a while now. It’s a two-piece safety razor, so loading the blade feels pretty straightforward and secure."

"Merkur 34C, best for beginners, and easy to use..."

Rockwell

4.7

(78)

"Rockwell 6c .Gives you options to change aggressiveness."

"I upgraded to a Rockwell 6S and love it."

"Then I got a Rockwell 6S, really great and not nicked myself once."

"Rockwell 6C is essentially 6 razors in one and costs around the same about as a Henson. You can play around with the plates and find a setting that works best for your face/beard."

"Safety razors, be they double edged like the Rockwell 6c... should all provide an excellent shave."

"I always recommend the Rockwell 6C for the razor. It is very smooth and it's adjustable."

"Rockwell 6S"

"Rockwell 6C is usually around $60, adjustable plates so easy to tailor to your preference."

"I also recommend the Rockwell 6s. I have issues with acne and ingrowns..."

"Rockwell 6C or 6S. They come with 3 plates that allow 6 different settings..."

Henson

4.6

(80)

"I’ve got the Henson razor and it is great for someone who is new to shaving with a safety razor."

"I was stuck between the Leaf Twig, Leaf Thorn and Henson AL13 ++. Made up my mind eventually and I’m going with the Henson."

"You can't find a better beginning razor than this one."

"Personally, I would suggest a Mild Henson or a Mild Cyber Razor and then move up from there."

"Henson is a Canadian company that produces outstanding razors made from high-quality materials like aircraft-grade aluminum and even titanium."

"If it were me coming from cartridge razor land, I would begin my wet-shaving adventure with: 1) Razor. Henson AL13+"

"The Henson AL13 has worked great for me."

"I use this daily https://hensonshaving.com/products/henson-al13-in-aircraft-aluminum"

"Henson AL13 is a safe bet."

"The Henson gets me smooth to the skin in one pass."

Gillette

4.4

(66)

"A Gillette fat boy that was well taken care of is another great shaver."

"Gillette tech razor, any one of those made in the UK Canada Mexico or the US are perfectly fine."

"Same with the Gillette slim, another nice adjustable."

"The Fatboy is one and done. You will find a setting."

"Adjustable and overall Fatboy"

"Really really enjoy my Gillette Red Tip. Quietly efficient but in my opinion not overly aggressive."

"Such an effortless and close shave! I love my tech!"

"Love my Gillette Slim for this reason."

"Slim adjustable"

"I use a vintage Gillette Fatboy with Astra Platinum."

RazoRock

4.8

(24)

"The Razorock Gamechanger and the Rockwell 6s/6c are very similar razors and are excellent beginner razors."

"I recommend the CNC machined, stainless steel goodness of the Razorock Gamechanger .76 or .84."

"Razorock Gamechanger .76 or .84. Stainless steel and a steal at the price point."

"Will last a lifetime, still a bargain at about $60.00 USD, all stainless steel."

"My vote goes for Razorock GameChanger .76"

"Get a Razorock Game Changer .76 at the Italian Barber website."

"If available in your region, buy a Razorock Game changer. It stainless steel and is full CNC machined to tolerances of two-thousandths of an inch."

"I highly recommend the Razorock Game Changer .68 razor."

"I think you can't go wrong with the RazoRock GameChanger."

"I highly recommend the Razorock Game Changer .68 razor."

Leaf

4.6

(23)

"I shave my head with the Leaf Razor and use only one blade."

"The leaf razor. If you're new, it's perfect."

"I love my leaf."

"My wife loves the leaf for her legs but uses the twig for her armpits."

"I am a huge fan of the Leaf. I use it to shave my head and its by far the best razor I've used for that."

"3 blade Leaf is the answer for head shaves."

"Leaf Razor is like shaving in easy mode."

"Another vote for the Leaf for head shaves. Best way to head shave I have found."

"Smoothest head shave you’ll get."

"Ya my partner uses the leaf everywhere."

Edwin Jagger

4.5

(22)

"The Edwin Jagger DE89 is a great razor for a beginner."

"My favourite is the Edwin Jagger 3one6. It’s a very smooth and efficient shaver."

"In the UK you gotta get an Edwin jagger de89..."

"Edwin Jagger DE89, a lovely mild razor and made in the UK..."

"I decided to try a Edwin Jagger De89 before giving up. It was night and day between the cheap razor I started with and the EJ."

"Edwin Jagger ThreeONESix stainless steel razor."

"Personally, I love my Edwin Jagger EJ89 for daily, sensitive skin shaving."

"It's a great daily razor."

"Edwin Jagger DE89!!!"

"I found it to be a smooth and very efficient razor."

Mühle

4.6

(19)

"Looks like an R89 with a different handle. If that’s the case it’s good to go."

"The fit and finish is objectively better on the Muhle. Down the road you can try a different handle and if you should drop it you can replace just the head. I’ve had both and I recommend the Muhle."

"The Mühle R89 that I bought is very user friendly."

"I just started using the Mühle R89 for head shaving, and I'm having a blast."

"Good choice r89 if you have got the Proraso white..."

"I would recommend MÜHLE R89 (rose gold or chrome, colour options)..."

"Muehle is a very solid Brand. I own a wooden one for 5+ years and it has no wear yet"

"So go for a Mühle R89 instead :)"

"Muhle razors are fantastic, good engineering and quality product."

"The Muhle R41 is excellent at knocking down a few days of growth."

Feather

4.1

(17)

"I'd recommend my trusty Feather AS-D2, but for cheap/vintage the Gillette Tech head also fits the bill."

"Eventually, I decided to upgrade to the Feather AS-D2, a stunning razor crafted from Japanese stainless steel. It has a satisfying heft and delivers an impeccable shaving experience."

"Feather."

"Mostly use a Feather Popular razor when traveling. Although I wish the handle were not plastic to provide a bit more weight, it really is a very good razor at an attractive price."

"Also Feather Popular razors."

"So, I tried the Feather AS-D2 for a few months, mainly out of curiosity about the hype. It’s definitely on the pricier side, but the all-stainless steel construction is immaculate."

"From those I've tried my favorites are the Feather, Treet Platinum and the Gillette silver blue."

"Fair, personally I think the feather blades pair really well with the AS-D2 as it’s not a particularly aggressive razor."

"Feather razor, perma sharp blades."

"Feather ASD2 or Timeless Platinum is what I have been using for many years."

#10

Parker

4.2

(13)

"Parker 78r. Mild, Efficient and $17 bucks - great handle and good to learn with."

"It’s a great razor for both beginners and experienced alike."

"Others would be Merkur 37 C, Muhle R89, EJ DE 89 & Parker 78R."

"I've also had a few Parker razors and muhle razors in the past and the pearl I feel it's very equally capable to those premium raz"

"Parker 78r or 91 r"

"Parker Variant Adjustable razor with a relatively longer handle"

"You might want to look at the Parker SoloEdge, Leaf Twig, & Razorock ECO. They are non-pivoting."

"Parker.. cheap and excellent."

"The Parker Soloedge is also good if you are looking for an SE"

"As far as razors, you can get a Parker razor for around $30."

#11

Karve

4.6

(10)

"I'm very partial to the Karve Christopher Bradley."

"I love my Karve Overlander."

"Karve overlander, also gets my vote."

"Karve Overlander."

"Very easy to use and I haven’t been able to come close to 'biting' myself with it."

"Karve Overlander fits the description"

"A toss up between Karve and Razorock. Though objectively Razorock does offer the best options and value."

"The two razors I have do the best job on my neck are the Karve Overlander."

"I’ll throw in some offerings from Karve and Aylsworth."

#12

Muhle

4.8

(9)

"The coveted mule r41 and of course one of the wonderful Timeless razor (0.95 gap would be nice)"

"Merkur 34c or Muhle R89 are world class German made instruments."

"Look at a Muhle R89 or a Merkur 34c. Both are excellent razors that cost $30 - $40 USD."

"Classic 3 . Edwin Jagger De89, Merkur 34c, Muhle r41"

"It has an R89 head made by Muhle of Germany."

"I would highly recommend a Mühle R89"

"If you can source, nothing beats the muhle r 89."

"Others would be Merkur 37 C, Muhle R89, EJ DE 89 & Parker 78R."

"My favourite with my Muhle R41 is the Feather, but it's getting pricier so I settled with Wilkinson Swords."

#13

Merkur 34C

4.1

(10)

"34c with Derby blades. My first set. Such a close shave. No bumps."

"I use the Twig razor, Merkur 34C, and Henson AL13 interchangeably to keep my dome shiny!"

"I’ve had good luck with the Merkur 34C."

"A good starter razor."

"Merkur 34c is definitely a good first razor if he hasn’t used one before."

"Fairly good choice."

"34c is a good razor."

"Merkur 34c"

"The merkur 34c would be similar to the standard edwin jagger de89."

"Merkur 34c or rockwell 6c with plate nr 2 is a good starting point."

#14

Safety Razor

4.9

(8)

"I recently switched to a safety razor and absolutely love it."

"Look here for a well-tested list of razors at different price points."

"I love my safety razor. Best idea I ever had."

"Best shave, non irritating, and so much better for the environment!"

"In consultation with my dermatologist, in Toronto, shaving techniques and a safety razor were discussed."

"I will never understand how cartridge razors became a thing. Safety razor gives an exponentially better shave, for a fraction of the cost."

"The shave is far above anything else."

"Yes absolutely. Safety razors are usually more efficient at removing more hair at a time versus a cartridge."

#15

Henson AL13

4.8

(8)

"I really like this one"

"Does a great job, no nicks or razor burn."

"Safety razor - Henson AL 13, Razorock Baby Smooth or Lupo."

"I really love the Henson AL 13 it has the angle on the head that is best to shave and doesn't cut if the angle is wrong."

"Henson al13 medium with Astra Superior Platinum FTW"

"I picked up a Henson Al13 ++ (medium) & have been loving it."

"Works pretty well."

"I use the Twig razor, Merkur 34C, and Henson AL13 interchangeably to keep my dome shiny!"

#16

Lord

4.2

(9)

"Lord makes very affordable razors. What I started with in the 70s my father bought it for me."

"Second the Lord products. These are made in Egypt. Very affordable and good shavers."

"Or L6/LP 1822L (Merkur clone) - also available on razorbladesclub.com"

"Lord L5/L122 (Tech clone, very close to an original Tech shave wise, very mild, but provides BBS, similar to Slim on 2-3)"

"You can’t go wrong with the Lord L6 it’s like $7 and lots of people love them"

"They were both decent for the price. I liked the Vikings better."

"Lord L6. It shaves like a Merkur."

"L6 (LP 1822L - Merkur knock-off)"

"To test the waters get a cheap Lord L5 (L122/L122C - Gillette Tech knock-off)"

#17

Rockwell 6C

4.4

(8)

"I bought a rockwell 6c and I don't think I could be happier."

"I love my Rockwell 6c but a king c Gillette is cheap and cheerful!"

"Rockwell 6C for the win."

"Smooth, solid, adjustable."

"Some good options are: Rockwell 6C"

"34C is a great starter. Rockwell 6C/S, or a twig or similar SE are other good options."

"If you don’t want to expend much Rockwell 6C is affordable."

"Been using the Rockwell 6C, either the 3 or 4 plate and have been getting decent shaves."

#18

Rockwell 6S

4.6

(7)

"I use a Rockwell (the 6s for a while, now I'm using the t2ss)."

"Probably the Rockwell 6s because the regular Rockwell has some problems with plating issues."

"They’re both adjustable by using the different base plates."

"I would recommend the 6S to anyone."

"I like the Rockwell 6S for its weight, versatility and look."

"I found the Rockwell 6s plate 1 to be safer than the Henson."

"I use Rockwell's 6S. S for stainless and C for chrome."

#19

King C Gillette

4.2

(6)

"King C razor is nearly foolproof."

"I think that a King C Gillette safety razor should work for thin growth."

"The King C. Gillette provides a mild, clean and smooth shave for me."

"King C Gillette is a great beginner razor."

"The king C Gillette razor is a shaving bargain and hard to beat."

"Very reasonably priced and sturdy."

#20

Yaqi

4.2

(6)

"It's great. I've settled on it as my daily driver."

"The first razor that gave me a really good shave was the Yaqi Tile."

"Yaqi Tile, in my opinion drop in replacement for cartridges."

"I recently got the Yaqi Tile and am very happy with it."

"I requested a Yaqi Tile this Christmas and have been using that daily since."

"Yaqi tile is a henson clone with the fixed angle"

#21

Mühle R89

4.6

(5)

"Can't get any friendlier than that."

"It's light, easy to use and really mild but really good for beginners."

"I have a Mühle R89 that I’ve had for about 15 years now."

"Very mild and comfortable!"

"I have the mühle r89 and so far so good."

#22

Wilkinson Sword

3.8

(6)

"Wilkinson Sword Classic. Cheap as hell and you'd need to be a magician to cut yourself without trying."

"Wilkinson Sword Classic razors are available"

"The Wilkinson sword classic sounds like something that would suit you."

"I’ve been using a Wilkinson Sword I got for £15. Never let me down."

"I personally like the Wilkinson sword blades if I can get them. I’ve got sensitive skin so the feathers are too much for me at least, even with a more mild razor."

"Shivira + Wilkinson Sword"

#23

King C

4.0

(5)

"The main reason I went with the King C is because it cost around $20 at the time - I also had some travel planned and it's very lightweight, which made it a decent travel razor."

"King c or Merkur 34. Not expensive and good start to see if you enjoy it and to learn the technique."

"I picked up a King C with a bunch of blades on sale somewhere and found it great to learn with. It's a low cost investment to see whether you'll like it or not and I think it performs fairly well."

"Perhaps just get a King C, should be good."

"I’ve used both the King C. Gillette and Merkur 32C to shave my head and it’s worked well for me."

#24

Astra

4.0

(5)

"Astra is great starting point."

"Astra, 7 O clock SP and Bic are reputed ones, give them a try first."

"I have 8 astra blades left, lol. Its been a long time since I bought blades."

"This is the best I've found."

"I use Astra and Vokshod for that."

#25

Pristine

3.8

(5)

"I would recommend Pristine 515 too."

"Pristine 515 (Closed comb only)"

"A very good value razor ~ Rs 399/-"

"Start with a mild razor."

"Alternatives are Pristine 515 & Rubab men gunmetal."

#26

Henson Medium

4.8

(4)

"It's quick and super safe. No cuts, no irritation and easy to manouver."

"Of the two I'd recommend the Henson medium."

"Fantastic razor that is well designed with very tight tolerances."

"While I like my Henson medium a lot."

#27

Timeless

4.8

(4)

"I like Timeless, Blackbird, Rex Envoy, Yates and of course, two Athenas, bronze and titanium with mirror polish."

"The coveted mule r41 and of course one of the wonderful Timeless razor (0.95 gap would be nice)"

"Timeless, Lambda, Blackland, or Wolfman... Lol in all seriousness, a Game changer 84."

"Have you considered the Timeless razors, available in both stainless and titanium."

#28

Leaf Razor

5.0

(3)

"It’s the absolute best. And yes it’s worth the price for headshaving."

"Have you checked out the Leaf Razor?"

"I've been using a Leaf razor for… seven years or so, now."

#29

Twig

4.7

(3)

"I’d look at the twig from leaf as a starter razor."

"I have the Leaf, the Twig, and a Henson."

"I use the Twig razor, Merkur 34C, and Henson AL13 interchangeably to keep my dome shiny!"

#30

Romer 7

4.0

(3)

"I have used the first version and most probably I was the first mover for Romer 7 Virgo razor."

"For something very mild get Romer 7 Virgo."

"You can also try the Romer 7 Virgo or hybrid."

#31

Derby

3.7

4.0

(2)

"I suggest the weishi butterfly razor as your best option in price."

"I definitely would say a weishi butterfly razor still have to be careful but its mild enough for grooming your privates."

#46

Romer

4.0

(2)

"A very very economical yet very efficient razor can be tried to start."

"Romer 7 Viceroy, Rolason TTO."

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