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Disposable razors may initially be cheaper than old-fashioned safety razors, and some say they are easier to operate especially if you are a shaving newbie, but they also produce endless amounts of plastic waste. A more eco-friendly alternative, so-called safety razors are used for wet shaves. Unlike a multi-blade razor, a safety razor only has one blade, which is fixed in the head and can be replaced as often as you like. The razor blade protrudes just enough from the holder to remove the hair, according to Germany’s Personal Care and Detergent Industry Association. When shaving with a safety…