Why should you make the switch? In this day and age of convenience, here are 5 compelling reasons why you should ditch the disposable plastic razors. Shave better, save your wallet and the environment with The Closest Shave.
It is traditional.
We are slowly becoming aware that more is not always better and that the latest and greatest is not always what it seems. A traditional wet shave is simple, relaxing and timeless. Plus, James bond looked damn cool using a straight razor in Skyfall.
It is better for your skin.
Shaving cream or soap contain higher quality ingredients that are friendlier to your skin and do not contain Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS), Sodium Laureth Sulphate (SLES), Parabens, Fragrance, and Triethanolamine, as well as half a dozen other chemicals that are contained in modern day aerosol shaving foam.
Boar, badger, synthetic—no matter which brush you choose for your shave it will bring some amazing qualities to your skin. As you lather on your face, the brush gently exfoliates (think of those exfoliating scrubs people use—this is a softer version of it), and helps to release trapped hairs, minimizing ingrown hairs.
Regardless of whether you go with a straight razor, safety razor or shavette, the benefits will be there. Because there is only one blade, the chance of ingrown hairs, razor bumps, and general irritation is reduced, as you are not experiencing the hysteresis effect, which actually cuts the hair below the skin.
Not only that but because you control the closeness of the shave, the chance for irritation is further reduced. In fact, dermatologists recommend one-bladed razors.
It is less expensive.
Regardless of the initial outlay, once you have your razor and brush your biggest cost is already taken care of. However, with disposable cartridge razors the biggest cost is ahead of you: the cartridges. The running costs of a traditional wet shave are minimal. A blade generally lasts three to four shaves. Soaps and creams last a very long time.
It is environmentally friendly.
The packaging on most traditional wet shaving products is quite minimal, which helps reduce waste. You will have to throw your DE blades away anyway, however steel is recyclable (pack them up safely before disposal). Additionally, with straight razor shaving there is no waste. If well maintained, it will last you a lifetime.
It gives you time for yourself.
When do you really switch off? A traditional wet-shave can provide you with some well-deserved quiet time when you can block out the rest of the world and just focus on yourself. There’s something to be said about taking 10 minutes just for you. Turn an arguably boring chore into a therapeutic activity.
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