I received a MicroTouch One to try out and review. Opinions are 100% my own.

I have been shaving since I was in sixth grade. I’ve used electric razors, multi-bladed razors and once in High School I had to shave with a two blade disposable razor and a bar of soap. I have never used a single bladed razor to shave. Never, until today. Today I tried out the MicroTouch One.

The MicroTouch One is a single bladed safety razor. This is an absolutely beautiful razor. The razor comes in its own carrying case. It is solid brass, chrome plated and opens with a simple twist. You place razor blades into the razor and then twist it closed. I was so surprised at how small and thin the razor blades actually were. I never gave it much thought before.

I followed the included directions down to a T. I showered first, gave my face a good scrub with the pre-wash that I had from a previous review and then lathered up with the shaving cream that I’ve been using since I did that last shaving related review. I contemplated using the mug and brush shaving cream that my parents got me for Christmas last year but it was more of a novelty than well engineered shaving cream. So my face was ready. I was a bit concerned because I’ve been shaving with a multi-bladed razor for a while and would a single blade do what I needed? Continue reading Review: MicroTouch One →