A reusable double-edge safety razor with a bamboo handle. Buy it once, then just swap the blade.
This was one of our first plastic-free swaps and ours is still going. The handle is natural bamboo with brass ends, so every one has a slightly different grain and colour, and the closed-comb head is zinc alloy. It takes standard double-edge blades, which are plain stainless steel and can be recycled, unlike a disposable razor where the whole thing goes in the bin.
Bambaw describe it as beginner-friendly. Let the weight of the razor do the work rather than pressing, and you get a close shave without the plastic.
When the blade goes blunt, pick up a pack of our replacement razor blades.
Twist the head fully closed before you start - a loose head can cause nicks. Hold the razor at roughly 30 degrees to your skin and shave in the direction of hair growth with short, light strokes. No need to press.
Bambaw suggest changing the blade every three to seven shaves, or sooner if it starts to pull.
After each shave, unscrew the head, rinse out any soap and hair, and pat the parts dry. Store it somewhere dry and well ventilated rather than in a puddle on the side of the bath, as the bamboo will not thank you for sitting in water.
Used blades should be collected separately and recycled according to your local rules rather than dropped loose in the recycling.
Which blades fit this safety razor?
Any standard double-edge safety razor blade. We sell replacement blades that fit it.
Is a safety razor hard to use?
Not really. The main things are to keep the head tightened, use a shallow angle and let the razor's weight do the work. Most people get the hang of it within a couple of shaves.
Is this a plastic-free razor?
Yes. The handle is bamboo and brass, the head is metal and the blades are stainless steel, so there is no plastic to throw away.
