Safety Razor FAQ’s

What is a safety razor? 

Traditional safety razors were invented around the 1800’s, but popularised by Gillette in the early 1900s when they were first issued to the US army. Our double edged reusable razors have removable heads and use razor blades which are replaceable and completely plastic free. They act as a perfect zero waste swap for disposable razors and cartridges which are a large contributor of plastic waste worldwide.

Can I recycle safety razor blades?

You certainly can. Safety razors are an eco-friendly equivalent to plastic and all blades can be recycled. To recycle your razor blades responsibly, wipe them with a wet cloth and place them in to a metal recycling bin. You can either send us your old blades for us to recycle them for you - please get in touch via the contact form for more information.

Do all safety razor blades fit all safety razors?

Unfortunately they do not. There are many different types of reusable safety razors on the market today. Our razors are double edged and are only compatible with double edge razor blades.

Are Safety Razors good for sensitive skin?

Using a safety razor will give you a close and clean shave, whilst avoiding skin irritation. In order to further reduce the chance of razor burn, we recommend using your zero waste razor in conjunction with a quality shaving balm or natural soap / foam.

How to use a Safety Razor

Have you ever wondered how to shave with a safety razor? Our zero waste bamboo razors are simple to use and after 1 or 2 attempts you will have mastered your brand new eco razor like a pro! Before shaving, apply warm water and shaving soap/balm to the area to be shaved, whilst your safety razor soaks in warm water.

Once you are ready, tilt your safety razor at a 45 degree angle and pull it gently over the skin allowing the weight of the razor to do the work. Ensure that you avoid any diagonal movements, or any quick swipes up and down.

After a few strokes, rinse your unisex razor with warm water to avoid a build up of hair and once you have finished shaving, ensure that you thoroughly wipe your razor dry with a tissue or a cloth. This will ensure that rust doesn’t build up on the razor blade.

Once finished, store your eco friendly razor neatly in the hessian bag provided.

PLASTIC-FREE & CO2 SHIPPING

We ship plastic free worldwide. Wherever possible we use delivery services that are Co2 neutral and track the progress of our shipments in order to offset our carbon footprint. 

Jungle Straws and the Jungle Culture brand also sell through a large network of online and offline retailers throughout the world. If you prefer to see our products in person, please contact us for a full list of retailers in your country.

Delivery to the UK takes approximately 2-3 days.

Delivery to mainland Europe takes 4-6 days. 

Delivery to the US normally takes 5-10 days.

Alternatively you can purchase our products on our Amazon store by clicking here.  

DELIVERY CHARGES

All UK orders will be delivered free of charge using Royal Mail's 2-3 day service. For international orders you will see the price at the checkout for your respective country.

PAYMENT & RETURNS POLICY

We accept the following secure payment methods:Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Amazon Pay, PayPal Our returns policy is simple and hassle-free.

We are confident that you will love shopping with us, but if for any reason you are not happy with what you have ordered please get in touch with us via our website and we will either replace or send a free postage stamp for you to return your order.

Please make sure to return your order within 14-days of delivery.

The Jungle Culture Bamboo Safety Razor

Jungle Culture safety razors are finely designed to offer you the closest shave possible, with none of the risks of using a cut throat. Created with durability in mind, Jungle Culture razors have an endless lifespan. Our products are tested thoroughly to ensure the highest possible standard for our customers. However, if you are not completely satisfied with your product please get in touch with us and we will do our best to rectify any and all problems.

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For eco friendly products in bulk, which includes laser engraving and personalisation, please get in touch using the contact pages and send us a message. We’d love to hear from you!

Jungle Straws is a proud member of the 1% for the Planet global organisation & movement. We pledge 1% of our sales to the preservation & restoration of the natural environment. We donate to domestic & international grassroots & environmental groups which helps make a difference in their local communities.