Micro Touch One Classic Safety Razor ~ Review

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One of my earliest childhood memories I have of my father is of him teasing me about his growing a beard. The few times he did, he would rub his face against mine, making me squeal with annoyed laughter. For some reason, I really never liked it when he wore one, and he knew this, so for the majority of the time, he remained clean-shaven.

I used to love sitting and watching him shave. He would mostly use a single blade razor, especially when he wanted a close, clean shave. I can still picture him dipping his brush in the cup filled with shaving cream, brushing it on his face, then using his single blade razor to cut a clean path through all that snowy white shaving cream. After each stroke he’d rinse the blade and start again. Once he was finished, his face was so soft and smooth.

Today, the multi blade razor has mostly replaced the single blade having led people to believe that it takes more than one blade to get a close shave. Recently I was sent a modern version of that single blade razor for my husband to try called the Micro Touch One, that proved to us both that one blade really is all you need.

For almost 100 years the single blade was the best way to shave, and professional barbers today still use the single blade method to give men a close, comfortable shave. The Micro Touch One is the modern version of this timeless classic. Made of solid brass, and plated in chrome, it has a nice heavy, solid weight and actually looks very nice, too! In fact, it looks and feels almost exactly like the old-fashioned single blade razors.

To open, you simply twist the bottom of the handle, and the two sides of the razor head will open. Place a blade flat inside, twist the bottom again until the two sides close over the blade, firmly securing it in place. Multiple razors allow gunk to get stuck between the blades, making it much less effective.

With the Micro Touch One you just open the head back up, remove the blade by the edges and rinse under running water. Put the blade back inside the razor and allow it to air dry, that’s it!

The benefits to using the Micro Touch One are more than just getting an ideal shave! Think of the money you will save no longer having to buy those over-priced, multi-blade razors that are only good for a few shaves. The Micro Touch One blades last several shaves a piece and cost much less than replacement heads.

In fact, the Micro Touch One costs right at $20.00 (plus shipping and handling) and comes with 12 blades (24 on a special deal running right now), each of which when cared for properly will last through several shaves. That’s enough blades to last an entire year.

Twenty dollars are also about what you will pay for a set of only four refill cartridges on a multi-blade razor. Plus, you will also be doing your part for the environment by no longer throwing away one or more plastic disposable razors a week that sit in the landfills for years.

My husband prefers to shave his head and all of his face except for a small amount of beard. The first time he tried the Micro Touch One, he played it safe and stuck with only shaving his face until he gets used to using a single blade. It did take him a bit of getting used to, especially in trying to get the most effective and comfortable angle, but once he figured it out, he was good to go!

He made sure to follow the included instructions and suggestions such as placing a hot cloth on his face before shaving to soften the hairs, then applying a good layer of moisturizing shaving cream, letting it sit for a few more minutes before beginning. I think I was more impressed than he to see absolutely no nicks even though it was his first time using a single blade razor!

In his words, the Micro Touch one gave him the closest, smoothest and most comfortable shave he has ever had.

To Purchase the Micro Touch One

The Micro Touch One is available online for $19.99. In addition to the razor, it comes with a free set of 12 razor blades, a free deluxe, hard-shell travel case with mirror, and a bonus set of 12 razor blades (just pay separate shipping and handling for the bonus set).

This Christmas, give him the smoothest shave he has ever had with the Micro Touch One Classic Safety Razor!