The Twig Razor Mercury

The agile Twig Razor from Leaf Shave is a half-blade razor specially designed for precise shaving in difficult areas. This reinterpretation of a classic safety razor offers a safe, simple, and sustainable shave.

What sets it apart?

• The narrow blade head with only one half-blade (Single-Edge instead of Double-Edge) and the weighted handle provide intuitive control and a high level of precision. Once you hold it in your hand, you will feel the difference.
• Thanks to the strong tilt of the fixed head, the shaving line can be followed exactly. The Twig Razor delivers a smooth, gentle shave in the tightest spots and impresses with its high-quality, simple design.
• Five half razor blades (Single Edge / half blades) are included to get started. It’s best to test blades from different manufacturers to find your personal favorite.

No Pink Tax: Often, products in women’s sections of drugstores are significantly more expensive than comparable products for men. Leaf Shave razors are designed equally for women and men. Unlike disposable razors, women do not pay a surcharge here.

• Gentle and easy shaving for hard-to-reach areas with less skin irritation
• Ideal for facial shaving – but also suitable for shaving sensitive and difficult-to-reach areas or contour shaving
• High-quality, elegant, plastic-free, and sustainable, more cost-effective in the long run than plastic razors with multiple blades
• Quality that lasts a long time
• Innovative design with a tilted and narrow blade head for an extremely agile and precise shave

The Leaf Shave founders Adam & Adam: "There’s no plastic razor, or safety razor out there that’s like a Leaf Shave. And we're only just beginning. We'll stop when every person has ditched disposable plastics for their shave."

Matte (Black & Silver) surfaces are softer and show signs of wear over time; Rose Gold can develop a patina over time; shiny colors like Mercury, Gold, Chrome, Prism, and Berryblue are very durable.

Usage

• Get informed: Before using your Leaf razor, please read this manual. If you have questions about blade replacement, usage, or care of your razor, write to us.
• Insert the blade(s) into the razor:
• Turn the bottom of the handle clockwise to open the blade holder.
• Then insert a single-edged blade. You can use Single-Edge blades or broken Double-Edge blades.
• Afterwards, secure the blade again by turning the bottom of the handle counterclockwise until it is hand-tight. (Do not overtighten)
• Enjoy the shave:
• Do not apply additional pressure; let the weight of the razor do the work (do not press too hard!).
• Hold the razor head at a 30-degree angle to the skin during shaving to achieve the smoothest and gentlest shave possible.
• Rinse the razor frequently with warm water – the razor and skin should always be moist. Feel your skin to find spots you may have missed and go over them again.
• For even more thorough results, repeat the process by shaving against the natural hair growth direction.

Take your Time

• Take your time
  

Instead of trying to shave as quickly as possible, consider shaving as a small self-care ritual. How about a nice hot shower, a soothing body scrub, and then methodically and carefully shaving so you don’t miss anything.

• Shower and exfoliate

For an optimal shave, make sure your skin is warm, clean, and preferably freshly exfoliated. After a thorough scrub in the shower, shaving works super easily.

• Apply shaving oil or soap

Use shaving oil or soap according to your personal preference and lather the skin well. It is always recommended to lather only the area currently intended for shaving – step by step, so to speak. If you use shaving oil, it’s best to wash your hands briefly with soap to get a good grip.

• Do not apply pressure

The razors are made of solid brass and have a nice weight. Let the razor glide over the skin without applying additional pressure. A good rule of thumb is to position the razor at an angle of about 30 degrees.

• Shave with or against hair growth?

What works for many:
- Legs: The skin on the legs is not particularly sensitive, and shaving against hair growth is not a problem. Usually, one pass is enough for a thorough shave.
- Underarms: First shave with the hair growth, then pull the skin taut and do a second pass against the hair growth, but without applying pressure.
- Bikini area: First shave with the hair growth, then again rather across the hair growth than against it, and of course, all without additional pressure.

• Keep the razor blade clean

After a few passes, rinse the razor head. It’s best to hold the razor head firmly and loosen it by half a turn. Then clean the razor head under the tap or in a small bowl of water from deposits (hair, skin, oil, grease, etc.). Keeping the blade clean and sharp is important to avoid skin irritation.

• Keep the blade sharp

A sharp razor blade is key to avoiding irritation and ingrown hairs. It’s best to change the blade after three to four shaves. The cost of blades is low, so frequent replacement is easy. Collect used blades in a small container and dispose of them properly.

Material

Dimensions The Twig Razor: approx. 10cm long
Weight The Twig Razor: approx. 70g
Material: Zinc alloy and stainless steel
Color: Mercury (shiny, very dark gray)

Care: Rinse the razor thoroughly under running water after each use. At regular intervals, for example when changing blades, clean the razor without blades under clear water.

Matte (Black & Silver) surfaces are softer and show signs of wear over time; Rose Gold can develop a patina over time; shiny colors like Mercury, Gold, Chrome, Prism, and Berryblue are very durable.