ASSESSMENT AS OF: JANUARY 2024
HOW TO GET STARTED
- When your current razor wears out consider this double-edge safety razor
- Get a safety razor stand, shaving soap bowl, shaving brush, shaving soap, and signal mirror to make shaving with a double edge razor a wonderful ritual
- Your new shaving corner will last for years. Both shaving soap and safety razor blades are much more affordable than cartridge blades and shaving foam
- Completely biodegradable at end of life
EMBRACE
- Solid stainless steel construction that will last decades
- Disposable razor blades are extremely affordable and also recyclable
- Both razor blades and the razor itself are infinitely recyclable
- Very aesthetically pleasing
AVOID PRODUCT TYPE
Standard Disposable Cartridge Razor
AVOID
- Cartridge razors are themselves made of multiple materials that cannot be recycled
- The razor handle will ultimately wear out and end up in landfill
- Worse the cartridge blades are made of mixed materials (plastic and metal) and cannot be recycled in most municipal recycling centers
- Cartridges are costly
- Once in a landfill, microplastics will end up in waterways
Noteworthy Product Attributes
A handsome razor that is based on a timeless design that has worked for nearly a century. This razor will last for generations and is a perfect heirloom product
Overall Sustainability Score - 95 / 100
Score Breakdown
Manufacturing (Score - 10/10) - Made close to the target market
Distribution (Score - 10/10) - Made close to the target market
Cost (Score - 5/10) - Initial razor cost is about 7X as much as a cartridge razor but the total long-term cost of ownership is about 20% of a cartridge razor
Packaging (Score - 10/10) - Comes in a paperboard box. Could be more aesthetically appealing and sturdier
Effectiveness (Score - 10/10) - Very effective safety razor that is well designed by experts in the space
Lifespan (Score - 10/10) - Is an heirloom piece and will last multiple generations
Fun (Score - 10/10) - Feels wonderful in the hand and well weighted
Relevance (Score - 10/10) - Perfectly designed for a close shave - uses a timeless design that has worked for generations
Disposal (Score - 10/10) - Will not emit any microplastics at the end of its useful life
Recycling (Score - 10/10) - Is infinitely recyclable.
