Yes! All Leaf Shave razors and tools use the same blades, and they're also open to (most) standard safety razor blades. If you have double-edge blades you enjoy, you'd simply snap them in half to yield two single edges for loading into our tools (snap the DE razor in it's paper wrapper to protect your fingers). Or load our single edges straight out of the wrapper :).

Note that there are 2 items to refill in Leaf Dermaplaner. The blade, and the blade-guard. This is important as they work together as a unit when loaded up (the blade is inserted between the flaps of the guard which applies the safety scallops over the exposed edge). We suggest refilling both together when you refill your tool.

The Leaf razor has room for three blades, and a pivoting head. It's adjustable, with a 6 inch handle and is often most preferred by head and body shavers.

Our single-edge razors (Twig and Thorn) have a fixed head, a 4 inch handle, and offer precision shaving especially in smaller areas. They are most enjoyed by face shavers, or those seeking single blade shaving options.

The Twig is the milder, gentler version of our single-blade razor. This is a great choice if you are: a) new to shaving with single-blade razors; or b) have generally sensitive skin, or lighter hair.

The Thorn is the more aggressive version of our single-blade razor. This is a great choice if you are: a) experienced with single-blade razors and know you like a more aggressive setup; or b) have generally darker coarser hair where the extra blade gap will come in handy.

Anyone! Our razors are designed to work for every body, shaving anywhere from head to toe and in between. You don't need to be a shaving enthusiast and you don't need to care about sustainability.

Our head and body shavers gravitate towards our triple-blade razor; and our face shavers tend to gravitate towards our single-edge razors.

You can shave anywhere on your body with our razors.

While Leaf Shave razors are compatible with standard classic safety razor blades, they are not classic safety razors.

The double-edge ("DE") classic safety razor blade came into popularity 120 years ago, as a design that was safer and easier to use than using an unguarded straight razor blade.

Today, shavers enjoy the additional comfort and safety of modern razors. Leaf Razor are designed to combine the best of both worlds.

+ From classic safety razors we borrow the all-metal designs, durable and plastic-free; and the use of safety razor blades which are high-quality, extremely inexpensive and widely available (for over a century now and counting).

+ From modern razors we borrow pivoting heads which are easier and safer to use as they automatically control blade angle; multiple-blade capacity for increased efficiency and comfort distributing pressure on your skin.

In essence, The Leaf razor is designed to shave like modern razors (faster, easier, safer) while using materials from classic razors (all-metal, plastic-free refills, recyclable blades).

Our single-edge razors are closer in DNA to classic safety razors than our triple-blade Leaf Razor; however they still offer quite a different experience.

The head is half the size of a DE razor, which makes it easier to shave with and safer in tight and concave areas (there isn't a second edge hanging out the back).

We've completely re-thought the handle's weight distribution, backweighting it for extra control at the point of shave. These things are nimble and quick.

And finally, we've angled the blade and exposed the blade like a modern plastic-razor might be exposed. This results in more intuitive easier to understand shave angles and experience. You'll find that it's a quick learning curve before you're enjoying a lifetime of plastic-free single blade shaves.

Neither! We don't take a gendered approach to shaving, rather we focus on shave area. We're here for folks shaving anywhere, head to toe and in between. <3

The Leaf's triple blade design allows for adjustability to suit your hair and skin. A fully loaded Leaf Razor will be the closest shave, but if you have more sensitive skin you can remove the lowest (bottom) blade and this will dial things back to be gentler. Experiment to find what suits you best.

If you're shaving with our single-edge razors, The Twig is the milder version and best suited for sensitive skin.

Check out our Getting Started pages for more information.

You can load 1, 2 or 3 blades into The Leaf razor. You can load them in any of the positions, each position (bottom, middle, and top) are individually guarded and can work independantly.

This varies person-to-person based on (among other things) your skin / hair, preferences, and how well you care for your blades.

Most people see between 5 and 8 shaves on a set of blades. Some folks go months, and others swap them every few shaves. Our suggestion is to push them as far as you can out of the gate to get a sense for how long they last for you, and swap them only when you feel they are dull and not shaving any longer. You may be surprised how long they last.

And finally, different blades will last different lengths of time for folks. So feel free to experiment with different blade brands. Reach out for suggestions if you don't know where to start.

The razor itself won't rust (unless wildly abused or neglected). Think of the razor like the fixtures and faucets in your shower. They're finished for corrosion protection. Light care will go a long way for their longevity.

Shaving blades (of any variety, from safety razor blades to cartridge blades) will eventually start tarnishing. Water + Metal + Time = Rust, eventually. Keep your blades dry between uses for their longest life. And swap them if they need it. If a blade stains the razor body with rust, simply scrub the razor to remove it.

Check out our Getting Started page for care tips.

We make it easy to recycle used safety razor blades. Our blade takeback program lets you send blades back to us for recycling through scrap metal streams. To do this, simply secure the tin, pack it up and send it to us at: Leaf Shave c/o RECYCLE, 48 Taugwonk Spur Road Unit 2, Stonington, CT 06378.

Our tin will hold a couple of hundred blades, so you won’t have to send them in to us too often. Additionally, we'll accept blades back in any durable tin, you could for example upcycle an old mints tin!

Alternatively, we recommend taking them to your local scrap metal operation or consulting local recycling guidelines to be sure you’re disposing of your used blades correctly.

For more information, visit our Recycling page.

The small wax adhesive dots on the blades help keep the protective paper wrapper around the blades, and keep the edge of the blade from the paper itself to avoid dulling the blade before it gets in your hands and into your Leaf Shave razor. This is a standard among high-quality safety razor blade manufacturers, and is not something that we at Leaf Shave have control over.

If you find them annoying to deal with, we suggest taking the blade you're replacing (the used blade) and using that to quickly scrape off the wax on the fresh blades before loading them up.

We’ve specifically designed our single-edge half blades for the highest quality shave possible.

However, most standard double-edge razor blades will work as well (some more obscure brands don't hold tolerances tight enough to consistently work with Leaf razors). Just snap them in half (while it's in its paper wrap!) before use with Leaf Shave razors (otherwise, you won’t be able to load them).

Our products are made to last and are backed by a lifetime warranty. Shaving with Leaf unlocks the very inexpensive (but high quality) use of safety razor blades which allows you to replace your blades at about one-tenth the cost of disposable plastic cartridges.

You will see a return on your investment quickly, saving on overpriced disposable blades. We do understand that the upfront cost can feel a bit expensive, so we offer the option to pay in manageable installments at checkout.

According to TSA razors are allowed *without* the blades in your carry on. Safety razor blades need to be out of carryons and in checked luggage or purchased at your destination.

PLEASE NOTE: As of 12/06/2022 we have seen increased reports of TSA agents confiscating safety razors even if they don't have blades loaded or with them. Ultimately, the decision on what to allow is left in the hands of the TSA agent at that time, so please excercise caution and travel with your Leaf Shave razors in your carry-on at your own risk.

For best results when at-home dermaplaning, use clean fresh tools. To ensure a high degree of good hygiene, one should frequently change the blade-guard along with the blade (we suggest every few uses, or as desired).

We suggest using a new blade and blade-guard system ever few uses, or as desired if more frequently.

Leaf Dermaplaner is for everyone, whether using it to remove dead skin cells, precisely shave eyebrows, or shave peach fuzz from your face.

Incorporating at-home dermaplaning into your exfoliation regimen once or twice a month can enhance your skincare performance. Observe your skin and how it responds to using Leaf Dermaplaner. If redness persists, consider reducing the frequency. It is important to avoid dermaplaning over areas experiencing acne, irritation, or open cuts.

Note: at-home dermaplaning will provide a lighter exfoliation than in-clinic dermaplaning procedures.

We suggest watching the loading video a couple of times to ensure you understand how to load your blade and blade-guard. This can be found on the Getting Started page for Leaf Dermaplaner. We suggest reading this page and watching all videos on it thoroughly.

Shaving has an express purpose of shearing through hair to remove it. Dermaplaning, either in a professional environment or at-home, has typically a dual-purpose to both remove fine vellus hair (aka peach fuzz) AND exfoliate dead skin.

You can use an at-home dermaplaner with the goal to simply remove facial hair. You will also gently exfoliate as you do this.

Mechanically, the tools are approaching your skin differently. Dermaplaning happens at a 45 degree angle to your skin, whereas shaving blades approach at an angle less than 30 degrees. The wider angle of dermaplaning is where exfoliation happens, the blade is scraping dead skin cells away along with the hair opposed to shearing through hair only.

One can get a professional dermaplaning procedure in a clinic, at the hands of a licensed esthetician or a dermatologist. They will use a bare scalpel and exfoliate deeply.

Or, you can use an at-home tool like Leaf Dermaplaner. Our tool uses a blade as sharp as a scalpel, but it is inserted into a scalloped guard so that the full length of blade is never against your skin. This is how the tool become safe to use in your own hands, at home. As a result, you will get a lighter exfoliation while you wipe away peach fuzz.

Nope! Your hair’s speed growth and thickness will not change after dermaplaning. You cannot change the physiology of your hair by removing it with a blade.

For the best experience, we suggest applying a few drops of Shave Oil while you dermaplane to facilitate a smooth gliding motion of the blade across your face. Additionally, Shave Oil helps to hydrate your skin, which often requires moisture replenishment after dermaplaning.

Yes! Leaf Shave Oil contains minimal ingredients that were selected for their moisturizing and calming benefits. We included jojoba oil, which mimics the skins natural sebum—an oily substance produced by the sebaceous glands in your skin composed of a mixture of fats, wax esters, and other lipids. Sebum plays a crucial role in regulating your skin's moisture, protecting it from dryness, the environment, and stress.

An excessive or imbalanced production of sebum can lead to oily skin or acne.

Our formula is noncomedogenic, meaning it will not clog pores or cause acne and other skin conditions.

However, it's important to note that individual reactions to products can vary, so it's advisable to patch test new products and consult with a dermatologist if you have specific concerns.

We set out to create the best shaving experience possible, and it turned out that was also a more sustainable razor.

We’re all in on conscious consumption — plastic-free products, plastic-free shipping, a blade recycling program, and as a business, we put our finances to work offsetting our operation's carbon footprint (Certified Climate Neutral™ since 2019).

For our users, we help you ditch plastic in your shave. Reduce waste or eliminate it if you take advantage of recycling the steel blades.

We're not perfect and we'd never ask our users to be. We know that the globe can't buy our way out of the climate crisis, but we can each make individual decisions while not sacrificing the quality of experience we've come to expect.

Every Earth Month our team chooses a global non-profit doing work for the environment or Earth's ecology, and we make a financial donation to support that work. Most recently, we have provided support for the following organizations:

Pacific Whale Foundation (2023)
Pollinator Partnership (2022)
Coral Restoration Foundation (2021)
Adaptation Fund (2020)

Yes! If a razor meet's it's end of life for any reason, it can be recycled as scrap metal.

Safety razor blades are steel and can be recycled in the same way. For more information on blade recycling, visit our Recycling page.

Yes, all Leaf Shave products are cruelty-free. We do not test on animals (just our hairy selves heh).

We are always open to listen. As a small company we don't have the resources to do everything we want or everything that comes across our plates. But we will listen and connect if it's a fit.

[email protected]

Yes we do! The first step is to apply here: Leaf Shave Retail Application. We will review your application and reach out if it is a fit.

Leaf Shave is a world-leader in design and innovation for shaving razors. We are proud to invent new technologies that make shaving easier and more accessible. As such, we have an active intellectual property protection program. Please refer to our 35 U.S.C. § 287(a) public notice found here:

https://perrpesp.buzz/pages/patents

You can reach us at [email protected] - we look forward to hearing from you!