Alternative to plastic razors.
Leaf single-edge razors take what is great about classic razors and make them simply a joy to use today. No expertise required. What does that mean for you?
- Magnetic assistance for easy loading
- Small head for tight access
- Pre-angled blade for natural shaving
- Back-weighted handle for more control
- Compatible with standard safety blades
What's the difference?
The Twig and Thorn are otherwise identical, except that the Thorn has extra blade gap and span (+0.2 mm compared to the Twig).
What this means is that the Twig is a milder-exposure razor, and the Thorn is a medium-exposure razor.
IN THE BOX
- 1 Razor Handle (includes 5 blades)
Available in:
- Thorn - Chrome
- Twig - Black
Similar Option:
Goes Great With:
Materials
Stainless steel razor and replacement blades.
Packaging
Paper box.
How to Use
LOAD YOUR RAZOR:
- Your Twig/Thorn Razor does not come with a blade loaded, you will find a 5 pack of single-edge blades tucked next to the razor inside of it’s box.
- Open the razor by twisting the bottom part of the razor to the right (the direction you would twist a Chapstick to raise the product). The head will rise up and then start turning to one side, exposing the blade layer.
- To “load a blade,” place a blade onto the layer, notching both sides. You may find it useful to hold the blade from one side and notch the opposite side first, then slide the blade into position notching the second side. Watch the videos below for a visual representation of loading.
- The Twig Razor is the mild version of our single-edge model, and the Thorn Razor is the medium version. Mild and medium refer to the relative “aggressiveness” of the shave. A razor’s aggressiveness is a measurement of how much skin-contact is allowed against the blade. The more aggressive the razor, the more skin-contact is allowed, which may lead to a more-efficient shave, or a closer-shave per swipe of the razor along your skin.
- The Thorn Razor has an extra 0.2mm of “blade gap” and “blade span” when compared to the Twig Razor. This is what makes it a medium-level aggressive razor. Thorn Razor is best suited for people with thicker, coarser hair or people looking for a more aggressive razor.
Watch the instructional videos to see how to load your new razor: https://leafshave.com/pages/getting-started-single-edge-razors.
Note: It does not matter which face of the blade is up they work the same either way.
PREPARE YOUR SKIN
- Thoroughly wash and exfoliate your skin prior to shaving. Soften your hair using warm or hot water, and then apply Shave Oil, or Shave Soap (or a combination of the two) to lay down a protective cushion against your skin.
- Understand which direction your hair grows. When you read “with the grain” of hair growth, this means you’re drawing the blade across your skin in the direction that your hair naturally lays down flat. When you read “against the grain” of hair growth, this means you’re drawing the razor in the opposite direction, when your hair feels more prickly because you’re pushing it up against it’s naturally flat-laying position.
SHAVING
Lay the razor against your skin at a roughly 45 degree angle, and draw the razor across your skin in short strokes. You should feel the blade engaging with your skin and hair, if you don’t, re-check your angle. If you do not find this angle intuitive, try this:
- Place the head of the razor against your skin, with the razor fully perpendicular (sticking straight out).
- Start rotating the handle towards your skin in the direction you’ll be shaving (closing the angle from 90 degrees to be smaller and smaller).
- When you’re halfway from perpendicular, you’ll feel the blade engage. This is your shave angle.
Depending on your skin and hair, and your desired level of closeness, complete one pass with the grain of hair growth, re-apply Shave Soap, and complete a second pass across-the-grain or against-the-grain of hair growth for the closest finish.
AFTER SHAVING
Rinse your skin clean and finish with a light layer of Calming Serum to help fight off and reduce any irritation that may result from shaving.
CAUTION
- Each blade may be used until you feel that it is no longer shaving, this is usually experienced as a tugging feeling from the blade.
- Before using your Twig or Thorn Razor, read through all instructions carefully.
- Exercise caution when handling blades, loading blades, and using the razor. The blades are sharp and may cause injury if not loaded and used properly. You should not use the razor if you are unable to safely load and handle the blades.
- Please keep the razor and blades out of reach of children.
- Do not use the razor unless blades are properly installed. To understand how blades are properly installed, review these instructions and watch the instructional videos below.
- If you have any questions or concerns of any kind, please reach out to support@leafshave.com and discontinue use of your razor until your question(s) are resolved.
Use only as directed.
Care Instructions
Open razor and rinse thoroughly after each use. Allow to dry.
If razor needs a deeper clean, use dish soap and a small brush (like an old toothbrush) to clean nooks & crannies.
To remove buildup and water marks, soak razor in 1 part white vinegar and 2 parts water for 10 minutes. Scrub with dish soap and an old toothbrush before towel drying.
End of Life Instructions
Compost or recycle paper box.
Store used blades in the Blade Recycling Tin until full. Once full, send back to us to recycle, or recycle via your local scrap metal recycling service.
Reuse handle, and when it can't be reused anymore, recycle via your local scrap metal recycling service, or mail back to us to recycle.
Where It Comes From
Leaf is a Connecticut-based company that is Climate Neutral Certified and ships 100% plastic-free.
Alternative to plastic razors.
Leaf single-edge razors take what is great about classic razors and make them simply a joy to use today. No expertise required. What does that mean for you?
- Magnetic assistance for easy loading
- Small head for tight access
- Pre-angled blade for natural
