Now, those plastic cartridge razors—like the five-blade space shuttles. They’re designed to frustrate you. The blade is locked in a plastic fortress.
Check for a tiny release button. It’s usually on the top. Push it. The head pops off like a champagne cork—but less celebratory.
No button? You’re in the pits. Some cartridges are sealed shut. You need a screwdriver or a butter knife. Pry gently at the seam. The plastic will crack with a satisfying snap.
Inside, the blade is a thin strip of steel. It’s held by tiny plastic clips. Use tweezers to lift it. Slow is smooth, smooth is fast.
How To Get Blades Out Of Disposable Razors at Jennifer Lyman blog
Fun Fact: The Blade is a Multitool
Did you know a single razor blade can cut a thousand hairs before dulling? That’s roughly the equivalent of shaving a small dog. Don’t actually shave a dog.
Also, the first disposable razor blades were made by King Gillette in 1901. He wanted to sell the blades, not the razor. That’s why they’re so hard to get out—capitalism, baby.
