How to use the the King C. Gillette beard shaping kit

There may be changing beard styles over the years but one thing is clear: men want precise shaves and that's exactly what this kit helps to deliver. For the best results, prepare your facial hair with King C. Gillette's beard and face wash and then apply our transparent shave gel in a circular motion. Next, grip the razor handle and place it at a 30˚ angle against your skin. Take short strokes in the direction of your beard's growth. Apply even pressure throughout.

Designed with modern demands in mind

Part of the King C. Gillette brand line up, this small but perfectly formed beard shaping kit is designed for the grooming habits of modern men. When having your beard, you need to trim to a precise length and then form accurate edges for a well-groomed look. The King C. Gillette double edge safety razor allows you to do this so that your beard is neatly shaped and looks sharp from every angle.

A handle that is easy to grip

The durable metal handle that the double edge safety razor comes with has a patterned surface. This looks good but also provides extra grip, a good thing to know when your hands might be wet.

Razor blades built for durability

Based on the original patented design of Gillette's founder, the ten razor blade refills in this kit are made from a thin sheet of high-quality stainless steel coated with platinum for even greater durability. There is also an anti-friction coating for greater shaving comfort while each blade has a two cutting edges for ease of use in all directions.

Featuring a guard with a comb for your protection

The guard of the double edge safety razor helps to control the distance between the blade and skin. The integrated comb helps to present the hairs to the blade for precision cutting.

The King C. Gillette Safety Razor Beard Shaping Kit Offers:

• A patterned, high-grip handle,
• A precise pair of cutting blades you can use in two directions,
• A razor that comes with a guard that helps to control the distance between the blade and the skin,
• Platinum coated stainless steel razor blades,
• Convenient blade positioning thanks to the perforation pattern used,
• A design that creates clean shaven areas with precise edges.

This double edge safety razor shaving kit contains:

• 1 x Double edge razor handle supplied with five King C. Gillette double edge safety razor blades
• 1 x King C. Gillette double edge safety razor blades (10 pack)
• 1 x Gillette Fusion5 Ultra Sensitive Shaving Gel (200ml)

Is the King C. Gillette beard shaping kit suitable for beginners?

Yes, anyone can use this men's beard shaping kit whether they've used a double edge safety razor kit before or not. A guard is built into the design of the iconic King C. Gillette's beard shaping kit's handle which helps you to maintain the correct distance between the blade and the skin when shaving. Find out more about how to shave here.

How often should I replace the razor blades in the King C. Gillette Double Edge Safety Razor shaving kit?

Exchange the blades supplied in this men's beard shaping kit as soon as they start to become blunt or develop nicks. You can reverse double edge blades to use the other side for styling and shaping as well as shaving, so you get twice as much use out of them.

Is this King C. Gillette Double Edge Safety Razor kit suitable for all skin types?

Yes, everything supplied in this double edge safety razor set can be used by anyone no matter what skin type they happen to have, something that is true of all King C. Gillette beard care products and each of our men's beard grooming kits, as well. That said, avoid shaving on recovering or broken skin until it has healed.

What body parts can the King C. Gillette Double Edge Safety Razor set be used on?

The men's shaving products and kits by King C. Gillette are designed for facial hair only. As such, they're not recommended for body shaving or manscaping for which other Gillette products are better suited. Check out our Intimate range for examples of the sorts of products that can be used elsewhere on the body.

Is the King C. Gillette beard shaping set travel friendly?

Yes, this beard grooming kit is travel friendly but you will usually have to place the double edge razors and the shaving gel into hold luggage. Containers that hold fluids over 100ml, such as the shave gel in this beard shaping set, and twin-bladed razors are not allowed into the cabin by most air operators.