Leaf Shave Pivot-Head Safety Razor
Leaf Shave
Pivot-Head Safety Razor
All metal with recyclable blades, replacing disposable plastic razors; a 1.
Verified plastic-free
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Low plastic footprint
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The first pivoting-head safety razor, giving the familiar feel of a cartridge razor with recyclable steel blades. Made in the USA with a lifetime guarantee.
How this score breaks down
Plastic chemicals that leach from the material
No leaching concern
No PFAS, PTFE, BPA, or other leaching plastics in food or heat contact.
Plastic in the item itself
Little to no plastic
An all-metal pivoting safety razor that takes standard recyclable steel double-edge blades, replacing plastic cartridge razors.
Microplastic and microfibre shedding
Doesn't shed
None; metal body
End of life and packaging
Recyclable or compostable
Plastic-free; recyclable steel razor and blades
Transparency and verification
Fully disclosed
Material disclosed Strengths
- All-metal razor that replaces disposable plastic razors
- Recyclable steel blades instead of plastic cartridges
- Made in the USA with a lifetime guarantee
Trade-offs
- Higher upfront cost than a bag of disposables
- A short learning curve compared with a cartridge razor
Scored on our durable-goods method (durables-v1, 2026-05-30). How we rank →
What it's made of
An all-metal pivoting safety razor that takes standard recyclable steel double-edge blades, replacing plastic cartridge razors.
| Part | Material |
|---|---|
| Razor body | Zinc alloy and stainless steel |
| Blades | Recyclable steel (replaceable) |
Free of Plastic handle, plastic cartridges
- Packaging
- Plastic-free; recyclable steel razor and blades
- Microplastics
- None; metal body
About Leaf Shave
Leaf Shave makes the first pivoting-head safety razor, giving a cartridge-razor feel with recyclable steel blades. It is made in the USA and backed by a lifetime guarantee.
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