Kai's Petite range of facial razors comes in several head shapes, and this is the M shape supplied in a five piece set. The shapes exist because brows are not a single shape of job. An L shaped head puts the blade perpendicular to the handle for working at an angle under an arch. A T shaped head gives a symmetrical wide sweep. The M shape sits between them, and the five piece count makes it the most economical format in the range.
Whichever shape you choose, the guard is the part that matters. On a face, and particularly within a centimetre of the eye, the guard limits how much blade can meet the skin at any moment and stops the edge digging in when your wrist angle shifts. That is not a refinement, it is the reason these can be used at all.
Kai has made blades in Gifu prefecture since 1908, across kitchen knives, scissors, nail tools and medical instruments. The same edge finishing goes into the small razors, and the reason to buy a Japanese blade here is straightforward: a sharp edge cuts, while a dull one drags, and dragging is when nicks happen. Five per pack is sized for replacing rather than persisting.
Features
● Five Petite M shape eyebrow razors per set
● Safety guard over the blade
● Compact head for working around the brow
● Short handle for controlled angling
● Blade cover included for storage
● Made by Kai Corporation, Japan
Concerns
● Shaping and tidying eyebrows at home
● Fine hair on the upper lip, chin and jawline
● Stray hairs between the brows
● Wanting more control than tweezers or a full size razor allows
Suitable For
● Shaping and tidying brows
● Removing fine facial hair
● Single user only. Do not share a razor with anyone.
● Not for use on irritated, broken or sunburnt skin, or over blemishes and moles
Made In
Japan