Albatross Safety Razor

Safety razor includes 10 replacement blades and is completely plastic free!

Both styles shave the same way, the only difference is how you change the blade. 

The 3 piece style comes apart at the top into 3 pieces: blade cover top, blade, and blade holder base.

The butterfly style has a twisting mechanism on the bottom of the handle to swivel open the top to replace the blade.

Blades work for both the 3 piece style and butterfly style safety razor.

Each blade is 1 3/4" x 7/8"

How to load a blade in a butterfly style safety razor:

1. Twist the bottom of the shaver handle to open the wings of the blade holder.
2. Simply place a blade (be careful - it's sharp!) on the platform and twist the bottom in the opposite direction to tighten the blade holder wings over the blade. 
3. You're ready to shave!

How to load a blade in a 3-piece style safety razor:

1. Unscrew the handle from the two blade holding plates.
2. Place the blade (be careful it's sharp!) between the blade holding plates and screw the handle back in.
3. You're ready to shave!

How to shave:

1. Wet hair with warm water.  
2. Lather shaving cream onto skin (A brush will help create a better lather and to lift the hair).  
3. Hold the blade at a 30 degree angle and let the weight of the handle do the work.  Do NOT pull the razor across your skin like you would with a plastic disposable razor.  
4. Use short strokes, about 2 inches long, especially when you first switch to using a safety razor.  
5. Finish with after shave ointment or lotion.

How to take care of your zero-waste razor:

1. Rinse all the soap/ hair/ gunk from your razor after each use.
2. Shake your razor to dry it. Using a towel to dry will make your blades duller. 
3. Ensure your razor is stored in a dry spot to increase the life of your blades. 
4. If you notice any corrosion, rub that spot vigorously with a terry cloth towel, or a small piece of emery cloth.
5. Ensure your razor is clean and dry to make it last longer!