Why shave with the RetroRazor?

Safety Razors Reduce Waste up to 90%

Replace just a single razor blade. Virtually zero plastic and minimal packaging. Fight the trend of an increasing number of expensive blades. One. Simple. Blade.

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Shave with Style

No paid celebrity endorsements, just authentic cool: Mad Men, New York Times Fall 2009 Style Magazine, Weeds, NY Fashion Week, Esquire and GQ.

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Closer Shaves, Less Razor Burn

Safety razors give an incredibly close shave, but without the irritation and razor burn from a cartridge razor. A single blade will glide micrometers above the skin with little or no pressure on the face. Multiple blades just rub against the skin. Granted, a safety razor takes a few more ...

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Save Hundreds of Dollars Every Year

$20 for 100 Blades, lasting about 1 year! Replacements for the RetroRazor are standard 'open-source' double-edge razor blades, and the starter kit includes a sampler of 15 blades. Once you find the best blade for your skin and hair type, buy in bulk for top savings.

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    Alum: For RetroRazor Owners

    This page is the source for owners information on your RetroRazor, and other Shaving Resources.

    We hope you are enjoying your RetroRazor Safety Razor!
    Thank you for your purchase: We have sought out the best value in classic shaving implements. Whether you are a brand new user, or a RetroRazor Veteran, we hope you find this information useful.

    How to Shave

    RetroRazor Instructional Insert

    How-To Shave Video’s (by Mantic59)

    LeisureGuy’s Guide to Shaving: Online (excerpts) and hardcopy.
    This bible resides near my shaving sink for quick reference.

    Care for your RetroRazor

    The RetroRazor will last for years with simple care and upkeep.

    1. Dry the Handle after each shave, but don’t rub the towel on the blade itself. Some soak the razor in rubbing alcohol (or Vodka) for extra hydrophobia.
    2. Clean the handle with a bit of Scrubbing Bubbles or other cleaner when you change the blade (every 3-4 shaves, typically).
    3. Once a month, give an overnight bath in warm diluted vinegar
    4. Don’t overtighten the handle – you could strip the mechanism
    5. Twice a year, put a few drops of Mineral Oil in the mechanism to keep things moving.

    Replacement Blades

    Replacement blades are one of my favorite aspect of the Safety Razor. Blades are utilitarian and cheap!

    Many of our kits include a sampler of blades for you to try. Blade performance is variable. Individuals have different preferences for manufacturer, depending on beard, skin type, and desired sharpness.

    The links below will give you a variety of options for blades.

    RetroRazor Blade Store

    West Coast Shaving

    If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact us at service@retrorazor.com. We would love to hear from you!