Safety Razor
A single-blade razor with a protective guard. The AAD recommends single- or double-blade razors for men prone to razor bumps and ingrown hairs, as multi-blade razors can shave too closely.
Also known as: Single-Blade Razor, Double-Edge Razor. Category: Shaving.In men's style, "safety razor" belongs to the Shaving family of terminology. For the full A–Z reference of men's fashion and grooming vocabulary, see the Men's Style Glossary.
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