Supply's Single Edge Max: A simple, effective barber-level razor

Trade your cheap, disposable razors for a barber-level razor with a minimal design that truly changes the game. This no-nonsense razor will give you the best shave you’ve ever had, even with its single blade — versus the average multi-blade razor.

I have a full beard, so I don’t use razors every day. But when I do use them, I burn through them like a knife through butter. It doesn’t matter whether they’re the cheap, disposables, or the expensive multi-use variety, they dull fast, they gunk up quickly, and they’re just not reliable. Sure, you can bang them against the wall to clean out some of that hair residue, or pick it out yourself, but that’s tedious. I demand better, and so should you. That’s why Supply has launched the Single Edge Max, which they claim is the “last razor you’ll ever buy,” and I hope that’s true. They also claim it’s the “first razor you’ll ever love.” But before we get ahead of ourselves, let’s explore why those are valid statements — if they even are.

The Single Edge Max is a barber-level razor designed with simplicity in mind. A pivoting head borrows from the familiar design of multi-blade razors. But this one only has one blade. It’s precise, meant to reduce cuts, nicks, and irritation, while still providing a super close shave that you’re going to feel comfortable wearing. Wearing meaning you don’t want to leave the house looking like a chewed-up and spit out yeti. The selling point is that it’s a single blade device, rather than the faux multi-blades that promise to moisturize your skin. It’s also built to last. The handle is crafted with sandblasted aluminum, which gives way to a stamped aluminum shoulder and a Diecast zinc razor head. It has a shiny chrome-like finish that looks equally elegant and professional. The all-black model is also sleek and shiny. Looking at it, it’s clear that it’s lightweight and thoughtfully constructed.

What makes the Single Edge Max a barber-level razor?

The magnetic pivoting head automatically adjusts to the contours of your face as it glides over your skin. That delivers both a more intuitive experience, regardless of your skill level, but also a reliable and close shave that you’d normally find in comparable multi-blade razors. If you want your skin feeling clean, smooth, and delightful again, this razor will do it. But it also helps eliminate some of the waste guilt. How? Normally, disposable razors or even longer-lasting razors have disposable blade heads you throw out. As I’ve aptly mentioned in the intro, you burn through them quickly unless you’re a sorcerer or sorceress. But the refillable blades for the Single Edge Max are cost-effective and help reduce a lot of that waste. The cartridge is made of ABS plastic with an electroplated finish, to match the razor design.

The Single Edge Max is $79, and available in all-silver or all-black. A single blade refill is $12 and there are additional accessories you can buy, like a Shave Essentials kit with shaving cream and healing post-shave lotion. I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention that Supply does have a real game changer here. It’s difficult to quantify the value and precision without putting the Single Edge Max in your hands. Achieving a barber-level shave, with an easy-to-use design, is no small feat, but it perfectly encapsulates the experience you’ll have here. As if there wasn’t enough reason to support them, the brand is also smaller and focused heavily on customer service. Just take a quick peek as customer reviews on site and you’ll see what I mean.

Supply Single Edge Max barber-level razor on counter

Supply Single Edge Max barber-level razor being used to shave

Supply Single Edge Max barber-level razor being rinsed in sink

Who is it for?

Anyone that wants to ditch disposables and cheap, long-term use razors that promise the world but give nothing back. The Supply Single Edge Max offers a barber-level shave for your face or body, with a simple yet elegant design and durability to last.