Cartridge-based disposable razors are great and all, but if you’ve never seriously considered a safety razor, it’s about time you gave it some thought. The best safety razors offer a satisfying shave at an excellent value, and they let you say goodbye to environmentally-unfriendly disposable razors. While they’re not always as convenient, they provide an all-around better way to shave.

There’s a reason safety razors have remained virtually unchanged since they were invented by King C. Gillette in the early 1900s.

Given their greatness, we wanted to test the top metal razors from the best-known brands to find the safety razor to rule them all. That’s why SPY has spent the last 10 weeks meticulously testing the best safety razors in the world. In this review, we’ll tell you which razors offered the closest shave, the best value for the money, and how they compared to each other.

Here’s what we’re going to cover:

• The best safety razors for men at a glance
• The best safety razors for sale right now
• Why every guy should consider a safety razor
• How single- and double-blade safety razors work
• The best safety razor blades

If you’re just looking for the best safety razors and are ready to make a purchase, keep scrolling to see our top picks.