The most prominent manufacturer of cruelty-free razors and blades is
American Safety Razor, the maker of Personna products. I have used the
Personna Tri-Flexxx, and it is the best triple-blade product I've
tried. Beats the heck out of Gillette and Schick, in my opinion.
"Personna Tri-Flexxx Razor
Triple blade shaving system. A technologically advanced system
designed to give you an exceptionally close, comfortable shave. Razor
has a vitamin E and aloe lubricating strip to reduce drag and
irritation. Comes with 2 razor refills. Made by American Safety Razor,
a cruelty-free manufacturer."
Different Daisy
http://www.differentdaisy.com/nexternalhtml/personna-tri-flexxx-razor-.htm
Two other good options: Wally and Spike.
"Wally and Spike Razors
Excellent shaving products made by a cruelty-free company (PETA
approved). You get the razor and 5 replacement cartridges in this
boxed set.
'Spike' Rubber Suction Cup Razor Molded out of rubber, the base of
'Spike' flairs out into a suction cup. His body bends and flexes in
your hand, and when your done with him, just pop'em up on the shower
wall. Always within easy reach, he's a blast to have hanging around.
$10.95
'Wally' Rubber Suction Cup Razor As soon as you lift 'Wally' from his
suction cup hanger, you'll notice how his smoothly curved shape fits
perfectly in your hand. The nonslip wetgrip handle is molded out of
solid rubber that flexes and bends as it glides across the most
intricate contours of your skin. $10.95"
Different Daisy
http://www.differentdaisy.com/nexternalhtml/wally-and-spike-razors.htm
Here's a British razor. Although the page does not specifically say
"no animal testing," the fact that it is carried by a vegan site seems
to imply that they have approved it:
"Vega Razor
Manufactured in a small UK factory. A twin blade razor with strong
contoured handle that will fit most other blades. Comes with 5 twin
blades."
Vegan Store
http://www.veganstore.co.uk/vega_razor.html
The Squeeze'N Shave Travel Razor Kit is an interesting concept:
"This set is truly a unique travel product - you get a razor and
shaving lotion combined! Simply snap the razor head on the end of the
lotion tube for a two-in-one duo that is perfect for the gym or a
night away. Each package comes with a razor, three tubes of luxurious
shaving gel and 2 extra razor heads. From Hok2, an animal-friendly and
PETA-approved company! Available in Natural Plant (fresh, botanical
scent) or Ocean. Kits are $13.99 each."
Vegan Essentials
http://www.veganessentials.com/catalog/squeezen-shave-travel-razor-kit.htm
This razor should be released soon:
"The EPA estimates that over 2 billion disposable razors are
landfilled annually in the United States. Recycline's new
patent-pending Preserve? Razor Recyclable is made for recycling ? just
squeeze in the arms, pop off the blade and recycle the handle ? and
like all of our Preserve products, the handle is made with 100%
recycled plastics.
Designed over the past two years with a team of graduates from
Stanford, MIT, and RISD schools of design and engineering, the
Preserve? Razor Recyclable has a sleek new design that feels great in
your hand and helps you shave comfortably.
Like all of our products, the Preserve? Razor Recyclable has not and
will not be tested on animals."
Recycline
http://www.recycline.com/preserverr.html
Regarding Gillette, this article, from a PETA site, may interest you:
Ask Carla
http://www.askcarla.com/answers.asp?QuestionandanswerID=530
Google search strategy:
Google Web Search: razor animal OR animals tested OR testing OR "cruelty-free"
://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=razor+animal+OR+animals+tested+OR+testing+OR+%22cruelty-free%22
I hope this will be helpful. If anything is unclear or incomplete,
please request clarification; I'll be glad to offer further assistance
before you rate my answer.
I commend you for caring. The marketplace is slowly shifting toward
cruelty-free products. Money talks: even if big business does not care
about the needless suffering of animals, it does care about profits.
Selective buying does make a difference.
Best regards,
pinkfreud |
