The safety razor is a shaving tool that has a protective device between the edge of the blade and the skin. It was developed in the 1800’s as a safe alternative to the straight razor. It consists of a handle attached at right angles to a head in which a removable blade is placed. It has been widely replaced by the cartridge razor, which is much easier to assemble and maintain, but the older safety razor is making a comeback among men who enjoy and take pride in the shaving process as it was for