So I’ve seen ones that’s use safety Razors and others that are just built into a handle. But I think there is more blades it is supposed to be safer? But one blade gets you a better shave, but all the commercials show more blades get better shaves.
How does all of this work?
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Better is a relative term. What some people prefer, others won’t and vice versa. Both safety razors and cartridge razors (the one with the head that has the built in blades and you replace the head) have their pros and cons.
Having multiple blades allows the blades to be at different proximities to your skin, the first ones being the furthest to shorten the hairs before the ones at the end do the final closest cut they can. It also allows you to shave easier and faster without trimming first. This allows you to shave quickly with less chance of nicks. Most of them nowadays also have a moisturizing strip built in so you you don’t have to worry about lathering up as much either, which can also speed the process.
Safety razors offer you just the single blade, but that has its perks. One, since there is only the one, it’s easy to know which one is doing the closest shave and make sure it’s in the right position. Two, the blades cost maybe a nickel apiece, so you can swap them out as often as you like to make sure you’re only shaving with the sharpest edge possible. On the other hand, trimming first matters, as does making sure you get a good lather, so it is a longer process. And you still shouldn’t nick yourself if you’re being at all careful.
Truth is, you can get a super close shave with either. Most of the “closest” shave stuff is marketing to get you to buy one over the other. Cartridge razors are generally more convenient and cheaper at first, but safety razors give you bit more control and will cost less in the long run, especially if you like your blades to be nice and sharp.
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