One blade.
Built to be kept.
A single edge, barely exposed, for a closer, cleaner shave. Solid metal, made to last a lifetime.
- 100 days to decide.
- A lifetime warranty when you do.
One blade.
Calmer skin.
The blade is barely exposed; it cuts hair at the surface, not beneath it.
- 100 days to decide.
- A lifetime warranty when you do.
The last razor you'll ever buy.
Solid metal, built to be kept and handed down. One blade, and it costs pennies.
- 100 days to decide.
- A lifetime warranty when you do.
Kronos Safety Razor
Kronos Safety Razor
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- Lifetime warranty
- 100 Day returns
- Complimentary shipping over £50
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20 DE Blades
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Will I cut myself?
Will I cut myself?
Less than you'd fear. The blade's corners are tucked away, the part that catches, so only the safe edge meets skin. With the right technique it's forgiving from the off: a slower first week, we won't pretend otherwise, then second nature by the next.
What is included?
What is included?
A handle and a platinum double-edge blade to begin, plus a stand if you choose one. The blades are standard double-edge, so you can buy them anywhere. Prefer not to think about it? The Portico sends a fresh edge as you run low, postage ours, skip or stop whenever. The razor is always yours.
Dermatologists link multi-blade razors to burn and ingrown hairs.
Multiple blades tug the hair up and cut it below the skin, where it grows back ingrown. One blade cuts the hair level.
British Association of Dermatologists
“I used to get razor burn on my neck. It took a few shaves to get the hang of, but now I get a closer shave with no cuts and no rash. Really glad I made the switch.”
“You wonder why you've been using 5 blades held together with plastic when one does the job as well, if not better. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Welcome back to the 70s.”
“The rounded edges make a real difference to the nicks and cuts I used to get. Nicely balanced, with just enough weight. Take your time, no rushing, and you'll enjoy shaving again.”
The First Shave
A safety razor asks a little more of you than a cartridge. For the first week you'll go slower, then it becomes second nature, and the shave is better for it.
Let the weight work
No pressure means no nicks. The weight is enough.
Use short strokes
Short, gentle passes, skin held taut.
Take your time
Five unhurried minutes. That is rather the point.
And if it isn't for you: 100 days to send it back, and a lifetime guarantee, blades for pennies, if you keep it.
Considered, Piece by Piece
Nothing on this razor is decoration. Each part earns its place.
The enclosed head
The blade's corners sit shielded, so the razor forgives while you learn. As little edge as possible, exactly where it's needed.
The single blade
One edge, held at the angle barbers have trusted for a century. Less friction, a cleaner cut, calmer skin.
The weight
Solid, rust-resistant metal, balanced so the razor does the work. You guide; it shaves.
Frequent Questions
Is it good for sensitive skin?
That's who it's for. One blade cuts the hair at the surface, no tugging, far less of the burn and rash cartridges leave behind.
Why do I get ingrown hairs and bumps?
Multiple blades pull the hair up and cut it below the skin, where it grows back trapped. One blade cuts it level. Dermatologists back the difference.
Is a single sharp blade more likely to cut me?
With the right technique, no. The corners sit enclosed, the part that nicks, so only the safe edge meets skin. Sharper means less pressure, and less irritation.
Can one blade really beat a five-blade cartridge?
One sharp edge cuts the hair in a single clean pass. Five just drag it five times over. Fewer passes, a closer finish, nothing gimmicky to clog or wear out.
How much do the blades cost?
About ten pence a shave. Twenty for £10, each good for five to seven.
Will it really last a lifetime?
That's the point. Solid metal, nothing to wear out, guaranteed for life. If it ever fails, we replace it.
What is a safety razor?
A single-blade razor with a guard between edge and skin. What your grandfather used, before cartridges took over. Plastic-free, and the blades cost pennies.
Is it hard to learn?
No, but it's different. Let the weight work, keep the strokes short, don't rush. Unfamiliar for a week, second nature by the next.
Men's or women's?
Both. If you have hair, it'll shave it. The enclosed head reaches the tricky spots, face or body.
Can I shave my head and body?
Anywhere. Short, gentle strokes, no pressure. The shielded corners make awkward angles forgiving.
Do I need special blades?
No. Standard double-edge blades, sold everywhere. No cartridge lock-in, ever.
How long does a blade last?
Five to seven shaves, depending on your hair. Each side cuts independently, so one goes about twice as far as you'd expect.
If it breaks, we replace it. For life.
Lifetime guarantee
Every razor, stand and bowl is guaranteed for life. If it fails, we replace it.
100 days to decide
Shave with it for a season. If it isn't for you, send it back.
Postage covered
Complimentary delivery on orders over £50.