FAQ's

Did you know that safety razors have actually been around since the early 1900’s? They were the next evolution of the straight razor and dominated the market all the way up until the 1970’s when the first cartridge razors were introduced. The safety razor consists of a sturdy handle and head that houses a thin double-sided razor blade. The blade is mostly shielded by a guard that exposes a very small portion of the blade that protects your skin from cuts. The best thing about a safety razor is that once you have one, the only thing you need to replace is an inexpensive razor blade, rather than a costly disposable cartridge.

Just like any razor, it contains very sharp blades, which can cut you if used incorrectly. With some guidance and a little practice, using a safety razor is quite safe. Remember to use a quality shave oil or shave soap and hold the razor at a 30 degree angle as you slowly glide the razor head over your skin, being careful to not apply too much pressure.

Yes, we truly believe this. A single blade razor has less risk of causing skin irritation and ingrown hairs when compared to cartridge razors. Plus, shaving with a quality shave oil or shave soap with natural ingredients will definitely benefit your skin! We have gone into a lot more detail on the better for your skin page.

It sure is. This is due to the simple fact that the vast majority of standard disposable cartridge razors are not easily recycled. The complex construction and combinations of tightly integrated materials make recycling cartridge razors very hard and often result in them being placed in landfill. Nära razors on the other hand, use one simple blade that is made from stainless steel. If you store all your used blades in a Nära Blade Bank, you can simply recycle the entire container once it’s full. No wastage and nothing in landfill. We have gone into a lot more detail on the eco-friendly alternative page.

The cost of a razor blade for a Nära safety razor is dramatically cheaper than a standard cartridge razor. We have run the numbers and you can see how much you can save over on the low-cost shaving page.

The handle is made from solid brass and the guard and cap are made from zinc alloy. These materials make for a durable razor that will last for years to come.

Our shave oils are made from simple, natural, skin loving ingredients and do not contain any additives or harmful chemicals. The carrier oils we use include Cold Pressed Castor Oil and Golden Jojoba Oil. We then add natural Vitamin E and essential oils to create a product that is nourishing, non-greasy and smells amazing.

Our skin-loving shave soaps are handmade and are designed to give you the perfect shaving experience when shaving in the bath or shower. The ingredients we use include Olive oil, coconut oil, shea butter, cacao butter, macadamia oil, castor oil, Moroccan rhassoul clay, Brazilian clay and a range of essential oils.

Our shave oils are made in Melbourne, Australia using both local and imported oils. Our shave soaps are handmade in Queensland, Australia using both local and imported ingredients.

We’re glad you asked. It may seem a little strange but there is a great reason why we choose this packaging material. As we are committed to providing sustainable shaving products, we have chosen to use aluminium bottles that are light, durable and completely recyclable. Aluminium is great because it can be recycled again and again with no degradation, whereas some plastics degrade the more times they are recycled. A simple aluminium screw cap also helps reduce packaging waste, as plastic pumps often contain springs and other metal parts that make them difficult to recycle.

Absolutely yes. All our products are cruelty free, ethically sound and never tested on animals.