Quick guide - Razor or Sheiver

Pikaopas – Partahöylä eli Sheiveri

A razor. Sheiver. Safety razor.

We are often asked what the difference is between a razor and a single-edged shaver or safety razor. From short to beautiful, they are exactly the same thing, marketed to a different target audience.

There is no razor
only for men.

A razor is a razor regardless of what hairs are shaved with it. All over the wonderful world of the internet, you may find the same product being sold under different names in different stores. This is not pissing off, but serving the target audience, because few uninformed women buy a tip for shaving the lower back marketed as a razor. The same is true the other way around, few men excitedly order a shaver marketed for shaving pubic hair with the goal of shaving.

Safety Razor = Classic razor = Shaveri

Also sold by usclassic razorscalled EnglishSafety Razorin shops aimed at men and womenas sheivers. However, all three names refer to the same product, a traditional single-edged planer.

However, there are differences in planers

Classic planers can be divided into two main categories,closed comb planersandopen-comb planers. The difference between them is the biggest practical matter when choosing the right planer for you. Closed combs usually have small grooves in the hat part of the planer, while open combs have clear, separated "teeth" that are designed for easier shaving of longer hairs.

Closed comb – Gentle and beginner friendly

Closed-comb razors are generally recommended for beginners to classic shaving because of their gentleness. Similarly, it is recommended to choose a closed comb if there is more surface area to be shaved, i.e. for shaving legs or scalp, for example. Gentleness is based on the fact that the blade does not come outside the hat part of the planer, unlike in a more aggressive open-comb planer. It should be noted, however, that different manufacturers have different features in their planers, so you should read the product descriptions carefully, or ask our customer service for more information if choosing a planer seems difficult!

Open-combed – Accurate and efficient

Open-comb planers get their name from their "teeth" below the blade, which resemble a traditional hair comb. They help when shaving longer hairs by guiding the hairs from the base of the blade. An open-comb planer also (usually) offers a more precise shave, as the blade comes outside the hat part. This means a more accurate track, but it also requires a little more practice so that you don't get wrecked. However, this is not rocket science, so there is no need to panic.

Choosing a razor blade
and installing it.

The razor blade, i.e. replacement blade, is DE razor blade in English. The designation DE comes from the words "Double Edge". Classic planers are double-sided, but only one blade is used at a time, hence the name "single-edged". Althoughwe also have a lot to choose fromthese blades are all the same model and fit all the planers we sell.

DE Razor blade = Replacement blade

Finding the right blade can be difficult because the right blade is unique to everyone. There are differences in sharpness, blade coating and thickness. The most popular coating used on blades is stainless steel, but there are also other coating options such as chrome, Teflon and platinum. The best blade for you can only be found by experimenting, that's why we built itBlade Sampler blade testing packagewhich comes with 10 different replacement blades, two of each, a total of 20 pieces.

1. Disassemble the planer and insert the blade

Unscrew the planer and place the blade in the upper half of the planer hat as shown. Handle the blade with care.

2. Assemble the hat part

Place the other half of the hat part on top of the blade. Make sure that you put the part in the correct position (see picture).

3. Screw the stem closed

Next, screw the stem part onto the hat. Hold the hat part from the sides until you have tightened the stem properly.

4. Prepare!

Nothing to do but drive! Always handle the planer with care and note that the blade comes out from both sides of the planer.

Zero waste.
100% recyclable.

There has been a lot of discussion about plastic waste in the last few years, and we have brought it up specifically in the marketing of single-edged planers. This is based on fact, because planers with replaceable blades leave behind nothing but a smooth surface. The blades are completely made of metal and you can recycle them for metal collection. Most of the planers' packaging is also plastic-free, so they end up in the cardboard collection. No unnecessary plastic bags in blade packages or extra rubber cells that do not benefit the user in any way.

Zero-waste = 100% recyclable

Also in terms of price, classic razor blades beat the replacement blades of multi-blade razors in a long way. We calculated the savings in the open, in five years you can save almost a ton.Read the price comparison here.