A safety razor is a single-blade razor with a protective guard, designed to deliver a close and controlled shave.

Originally introduced as a safer alternative to straight razors, the double-edge safety razor became the gold standard in grooming for decades thanks to its precision and simplicity.

Although its popularity declined with the rise of mass-produced plastic multi-blade razors, it’s now making a strong comeback.

Why? Because a safety razor is a more sustainable, cost-effective, and irritation-free alternative to plastic cartridge razors.

This is why Bambaw safety razors for men and women are built from durable metal with a perfectly balanced weight, a gentle closed-comb guard and an optimized blade angle, all designed to give you a smoother shave with less irritation.

1. Prep your skin: Start by softening your skin with warm water and working up a rich lather. Shaving soap works best because it forms a thick, protective foam for a smooth glide.

2. Hold the right angle: Hold the razor at a 30° angle. This allows the blade to make clean contact with the skin without scraping.

3. Let the razor do the work: Use short, light strokes. There’s no need to apply pressure, the Bambaw safety razor is perfectly weighted to let gravity do the work for you.

4. Replace blades when needed: To maintain the best shave, replace dull blades early. If the razor starts to tug or you find yourself going over the same spot repeatedly, it’s time for a new blade.

5. Take your time: It may feel different at first, but the slower pace is part of the experience. A safety razor offers a smoother, more mindful shave, once you get used to it. That’s why every Bambaw razor for women and men includes a complete digital shaving guide to help you get started with confidence.

Switching is much easier than most people expect. The movement is similar, you just use less pressure and less strokes for better results.

To make the transition simple, every Bambaw safety razor includes a clear digital user manual. As long as you ffollow the easy steps and maintain the recommended 30° angle, the risk of cutting yourself is very low.

Safety razors became a grooming essential over a century ago for good reasons: they’re simple, effective, and intuitive.

With a single sharp blade cutting cleanly at skin level, instead of several blades lifting and tugging, you avoid the irritation, bumps and ingrown hairs that cartridge razors often cause.

Multi-blade cartridges frequently pull the hair up before cutting it beneath the skin’s surface, which is why regrowth can lead to ingrown hairs and discomfort.

Most people adjust within two to three uses and quickly discover the comfort of a smoother, closer and more intentional shave.

Yes! Especially if you deal with irritation, razor burns, or ingrown hairs.

A single blade cuts hair cleanly at the surface of the skin; unlike multi-blade cartridge razors which tug and cut below the skin’s surface, increasing friction and the risk of ingrown hairs. That’s why dermatologists often recommend single-blade razors for sensitive skin.

Other methods like electric shavers don’t offer as close a shave, while waxing and depilatory creams can irritate or disrupt the skin barrier.

Bambaw safety razors for men and women are also made from nickel-free and toxin-free metals which are kinder to your skin and free from harsh coatings or chemicals.

For the best experience, we recommend pairing your razor with our shaving soap. It helps exfoliate the skin, softens the hair for easier cutting, and creates a rich foam that cushions the razor for a smoother glide, all while hydrating your skin, so it feels soft and calm afterward.

Note: using a safety razor won’t change how fast or thick your hair grows back. It simply cuts cleanly at the surface, which might feel a little coarser at first touch, but it has no effect on growth rate or thickness.

Both razors share the same shaving head, delivering identical precision, smoothness, and performance. They’re both unisex, plastic-free, and built for long-lasting use.

The main difference lies in their aesthetics and feel. The bamboo razor has a warm, natural look and is available in two head colours (black or silver) and two handle shapes (one slimmer, one thicker). The metal razor offers a sleek, modern finish with multiple colour options.

The grip also varies slightly. The bamboo handle has a textured, organic feel, while the metal handle features a more structured grip. Both are designed to be slip-resistant, even when wet.

If you plan to store your razor in humid areas (such as inside the shower), we recommend the metal razor. It’s more resistant to moisture and avoids any risk of wood swelling over time.

Additionally, only the metal razor for women and men is compatible with our matching razor stand, allowing for upright storage that helps your razor dry properly. Bamboo razors do not currently come with a stand option.

Billions of plastic razors end up in landfills each year and contribute to microplastic pollution. As cartridge razors are designed for short-term use, they are nearly impossible to recycle.

Their construction, a mix of plastic, rubber, and embedded metal blades, makes them too complex and costly for most recycling facilities to process. The materials aren't valuable enough to justify the effort, so they’re simply discarded.

Bambaw’s unisex safety razors offer a better alternative. Made from stainless steel and paired with fully recyclable Swedish steel blades, one Bambaw razor can replace hundreds of disposable cartridges over its lifetime.

Our packaging is entirely plastic-free, and switching to a safety razor is one of the simplest, most impactful steps toward creating a zero-waste bathroom.

Shaving bumps, those small, red, and often painful spots that appear after shaving, happen when shaved hairs curl back into the skin, causing irritation and inflammation.

Switching to a single-blade razor, like a Bambaw safety razor, can help prevent shaving bumps. With only one blade, it cuts hair cleanly at the surface, not below it, which significantly reduces the chance of hairs growing back into the skin.

To further minimise bumps, proper preparation and aftercare is key: exfoliate before shaving, use a rich lather (a shaving brush helps), shave with light pressure, and soothe your skin afterward with cold water and a hydrating product.

The Bambaw safety razor, paired with our shaving soap and brush, is designed to support this full routine, helping you achieve a smoother shave with fewer bumps.

A shaving brush isn’t mandatory, but it can noticeably improve your shaving experience, especially if you want a smoother glide and fewer skin issues.

A brush helps you build a richer, creamier lather than you can create with your hands alone. The bristles lift the hair and work the shaving soap deep into the skin’s texture, coating each hair evenly and creating a protective cushion for the razor. This means less friction, fewer missed spots, and a more comfortable stroke.

It also provides gentle exfoliation. By removing dead skin and lifting trapped hair, a shaving brush reduces the risk of clogged follicles, razor bumps and ingrown hairs.

Bambaw safety razors come with a 5-year guarantee. If anything goes wrong due to a manufacturing defect during that period, we’ll replace it.

Our razors are designed to last, and this guarantee reflects our commitment to durable, long-term shaving tools.