Safety Razor Alternatives

Users recommend safety razors, double-edged blades, and straight razors as cheaper, more effective, and environmentally friendly options compared to expensive multi-blade cartridge systems like Gillette.

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emodendroket Jun 23, 2015 View on HN

You might like a safety razor. You can buy much sharper blades for less money.

news_to_me Aug 7, 2020 View on HN

If you like single-blade disposable razors, you'll love a safety razor ;)

davidkuennen May 7, 2022 View on HN

Using an old school razor with razor blades since a few years. It's basically 0$ a month

dhbradshaw Aug 4, 2009 View on HN

I want a razor that doesn't grow dull.

pravula Jul 20, 2016 View on HN

or straight razor. No more blades to replace.

CharlesW Jun 10, 2021 View on HN

True, it might be cheaper if they go with the razor/blade model.

keiferski Dec 19, 2019 View on HN

I recommend looking into Safety Razors. You'll save money, help the environment, and (subjectively) look cooler while shaving.

giantg2 Sep 21, 2025 View on HN

Should be one safety razor - just the blade. Just need a steady hand...

bfrog May 7, 2022 View on HN

Safety razor, shave bar, and blades. I don’t even think about the cost because it’s so little.

goldenkey Apr 20, 2014 View on HN

I've been using twin blade razors for years now and they are so much cheaper and effective than this titanium 5 blade guillotine nonsense.http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002ZZGZ3O/B004D9R9OM...There's no innovation needed for shaving except for the realization that you can shave for less than $10 a month.