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Personal Care
Personal Care·Merkur

Classic Safety Razor (Long Handle)

A
PFR Grade
Excellent — minimal plastic, transparent materials, safe for daily use
Solid stainless steel handle. Replaceable stainless steel blades. No plastic. Merkur is the gold standard for safety razors.
PFR Approved

Stainless steel safety razor with replaceable blades. No plastic. Merkur is the gold standard for safety razors.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials
10
Packaging
8
Transparency
8
Durability
10

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Last updated: April 6, 2026

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Low Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

The average American uses 9 personal care products per day, containing 126 unique chemical ingredients. Many are endocrine disruptors that absorb through the skin.

Why We Recommend This Product

Merkur's safety razor is solid stainless steel — no plastic. Replaceable stainless steel blades cost pennies each. A permanent, plastic-free shaving solution.

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