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My big stack of cartridge razor blades has just run out and I'd like to replace it with something less wastefull, and from what I hear a safety razor gives a better shave too.

From what I can see there's no big difference beyond personal preferance on ergonomics, but are there any brands to avoid? Any well regarded? Can I just get anything? Anything I might not have thought about?

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

I've been using a stainless steel one from "mühle" for about 25 years now. I don't know what should ever break on it tbh, just three pieces of stainless steel.

Mine is "travel size", don't remember why i bought this, but in hindsight i totally like that i did, saves weight and volume travelling. And i am completely used to it this way, was my first safety razor, so i had to get used to something new anyway and i'm glad that's what i went for.