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How to change razor blades
How to Safely Change a Safety Razor Blade (Without Slicing a Finger)
If you're new to the world of safety razors—or even if you're a seasoned pro—there’s one golden rule you do not want to ignore: respect the blade.Sure, safety razors are designed to be, well, safer, but that doesn’t mean you can treat the blade like it’s harmless. Knowing how to properly handle it can save you from an unexpected nick or slice mid-blade change (ouch).Let’s break down the safe and simple way to change your blade without ending up with a war story.
1. First, Meet the Sneaky Blade EdgesWhen you look at a safety razor head, you’ll notice the blade peeks out just slightly on the short sides. Those little tabs? They’re your friends. That’s where you want to grip the blade—not the sharp cutting edge, obviously.Fun fact: those little protruding ends are blunt, which means you can safely pinch them between your thumb and index finger without needing a band-aid after.
2. Flip It Down, Keep It GroundedBefore you even think about touching the blade, flip your razor so the head is facing downward and lay it on a flat surface (a table or countertop works great). This keeps everything stable and reduces the chance of slipping. Safety first, always.
3. Unscrew, Lift, SwapNow, onto the blade switch:
- Unscrew and remove the handle.
- Carefully lift off the bottom plate of the razor head.
- Grab the blunt protruding edges of the blade (yep, those helpful little tabs we talked about).
- Remove the old blade.
- Drop in a new one using the same grip.
It’s quick, clean, and—when done right—completely blood-free.
4. Old Blades: Where Not to Toss ThemWhatever you do, don’t throw your used blades straight into the bathroom bin. That’s just asking for a garbage day disaster.Instead, stash them in a dedicated blade disposal box or a blade bank. Not only is it way safer, but it also makes for a more responsible and eco-friendly way to get rid of them.
To Wrap It Up…Changing your safety razor blade doesn’t need to be nerve-wracking. With a steady hand, the right grip, and a proper disposal plan, you’ll stay cut-free and confident.
Happy shaving!
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All online orders placed by 13:00 (GMT) Monday to Friday will be shipped same day. Orders placed over the weekend will be shipped on Mondays.
Currently Acala uses different Royal Mail services to ship orders: Standard or Expedited for UK mainland and Standard or Tracked for overseas. For any queries about the delivery status of your order, delays or returns please contact hello@acalaonline.com. Acala is continuously striving to reduce it’s carbon footprint and as the business grows, and order sizes reach the amount needed to make the use of a green courier service viable, we will make the switch.
Planet-friendly packaging: we wrap all orders by hand in our Suffolk based warehouse using recycled paper, and card, held together with natural tape, made in the UK. You will receive your Acala order in the most minimal packaging possible to keep your order safe in transit.
UNITED KINGDOM
ROYAL MAIL 48 - £3.95
Free on orders over £30.00.
Standard UK shipping, 2-3 days service by Royal Mail. This service is available on any order value including Highlands, Northern Ireland and Channel Islands.
ROYAL MAIL 24 - £5.95
A faster (normally, but not guaranteed) 24 hour service by Royal Mail available on any order value including Highlands, Northern Ireland and Channel Islands.
INTERNATIONAL TRACKED - £9.99
Please allow 5-7 working days for delivery.
WORLDWIDE - £14.99 Returns
Our aim is that all our products reach you in perfect condition. If you're disappointed in any way we would like to know, so please make sure you contact us if this is the case. As long as your product is unopened you can return your item within 14 days. Unfortunately, we aren't able to exchange items.
