Mühle Safety Razor

How do you use a Safety Razor?
If you haven't tried a safety razor - or a DE scraper like this one, then you probably just have to get used to using it. And your skin probably needs to too.

But follow this procedure - and you're pretty much on your way:
 

• Moisten skin and beard/hair with warm water
• Use shaving foam or a shaving brush and lather it up well - possibly. with a brush
• Check your scraper and make sure the scraper head and handle are not loose. However, only tighten the screw if it is loose. Then you are sure that the blade is at the right angle
• Start your shave and hold the scraper at a 30 degree angle to the skin
• Let the scraper slide over the skin with light pressure
• Shave only in the direction of the hairs - not against the hairs
• Tighten the skin in places where it can be difficult to get a flat surface - e.g. on the neck

Can a Safety Razor also be used by women?
The short answer is: YES!

The Safety Razor also works well for shaving on the body.

Even though Mühle's leaflet says that it should only be used on the face. But Mühle's products are sold all over the world, so they have probably chosen to be extra careful with their recommendations for that reason. As long as you are careful with the shave, just as you would be if it were on the face, then you can easily use it on the body too.

See our big guide on Safety Razors just here.

How to get the best result

1. Wet the skin thoroughly (ideally after a shower).
2. Lather shaving soap/cream and massage in.
3. Keep roughly a 30° angle, use light pressure, shave with the grain.
4. Rinse the razor head often.
5. Finish with cold water and a mild aftershave.

How to use your Companion razor

1. Insert a standard DE blade.
2. Hold at about 30-50° to the skin and use light pressure - let the weight do the work.
3. Shave with the grain, rinse often, and hang to dry by the cord.

Specifications

• Type: Closed-comb DE safety razor (unisex, face & body)
• Material: Metal, satin finish; cotton cord (grey, replaceable)
• Dimensions: Length 112 mm; head width 49 mm; handle 105 mm
• Blades: Fits all standard DE blades
• Made in: Germany

How do you use a Safety Razor?
If you haven't tried a safety razor - or a DE scraper like this one, then you probably just have to get used to using it. And your skin probably needs to too.

But follow this procedure - and you're pretty much on your way:
 

• Moisten skin and beard/hair with warm water
• Use shaving foam or a shaving brush and lather it up well - possibly. with a brush
• Check your scraper and make sure the scraper head and handle are not loose. However, only tighten the screw if it is loose. Then you are sure that the blade is at the right angle
• Start your shave and hold the scraper at a 30 degree angle to the skin
• Let the scraper slide over the skin with light pressure
• Shave only in the direction of the hairs - not against the hairs
• Tighten the skin in places where it can be difficult to get a flat surface - e.g. on the neck

Can a Safety Razor also be used by women?
The short answer is: YES!

The Safety Razor also works well for shaving on the body.

Even though Mühle's leaflet says that it should only be used on the face. But Mühle's products are sold all over the world, so they have probably chosen to be extra careful with their recommendations for that reason. As long as you are careful with the shave, just as you would be if it were on the face, then you can easily use it on the body too.

See our big guide on Safety Razors just here.

Materials & Craftsmanship

Olive wood has been valued since antiquity for its strength and warm character. Blanks are carefully dried, turned, sanded and sealed with oil, creating a silky sheen and water-repellent surface. Chrome metal parts underline the line’s clean design language. All made in Germany.

How to get the best shave with a safety razor

1. Thoroughly moisten the skin (ideally after a shower).
2. Whip up shaving soap/cream with the brush and massage in.
3. Hold the razor at about 30° to the skin; use very light pressure and shave with the grain.
4. Rinse the razor head frequently.
5. Finish with cold water and a mild aftershave.

Care

• Rinse brush and razor in clean water; shake off excess.
• Hang on the stand to air-dry (helps the wood keep its shape and finish).
• Apply a drop of oil to the wood as needed.

Specifications

• Series: KOSMO – Olive wood (oiled).
• Razor: DE safety razor, closed comb (fits all standard double-edge blades). Dimensions: 112 × 42 mm.
• Shaving brush: Fine Badger (badger hair) 21 mm (Medium). Dimensions: 110 × 35 mm.
• Stand: Chrome – holds both brush and razor.
• Made in: Germany.