Conversely, if most of your shaving routine happens in close quarters. I.e. the face, the armpits, the unmentionables or the tops of the legs, then what a short-handled razor gives you is control.

If you’re an avid traveler, each razor comes with an all-natural organic cotton or sustainably harvested jute travel bag to protect the blade in your sustainable luggage. ZWS Essentials is the in-house brand of one of our favorite zero waste online stores, ZeroWasteStore.com (imagine that!). We recommend using a quality eco razor blade, from established brands such as Shark or Derby. To fit your razor blade, unscrew the razor head and place your double edged razor blade between the two stainless steel parts that form the head, making sure that the ridges on the bottom half of the head are pointing upwards. Ahead of shaving season, I’ve been trying out some eco-friendly razors in a bid to reduce my consumption of single use plastics in the bathroom, and I’ve been pretty impressed. But one brand really stood out to me due to their high-performance blades and general ethos on shaving.

Estrid

Our advice is to pop into your local zero waste store and hold a few different types of razors in your hand.

Weight: A heavier razor means you need to apply less pressure while shaving. You let the weight of the razor do the work. With a lighter razor, you need to apply some pressure to get a closer shave, and it can lead to cuts. But with the right technique, it will give the same result as heavier razors, while giving you slightly more control. But in reality, it’s once again a matter of preference and many agree that they prefer a heavier razor for the premium feel, rather than for performance. The razors come in six pretty pastel colours from lemonade to matcha, and I opted for bloom which is a pale pink colour. Leaf’s triple blade razor is the perfect reusable alternative to drugstore razors like the Gillette Venus, allowing for a sleek, plastic-free shave of comfort and ease.The eco-friendly razor isn’t just low waste. With its built-to-last metal handles, it’s truly zero waste. All you’re replacing is the metal blade itself. Our top choice for beginners is definitely the Merkur 34C heavy duty classic double edge safety razor. It’s a little expensive but it’s not going to drain your wallet.