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Hi, we're Valerie and Max

You might not believe it, but Greencult Razors actually started by chance. In 2019, Valerie founded a sustainable online shop (fairschenkt.at) and soon realised that many safety razors just aren't made in Europe anymore - or lack any real transparency. One night over dinner, she asked Max if he could build a safety razor in his family business, so we could offer a model 100% made in Austria. And that's how the GC1.1 was born in 2020. The rest, as they say, is history...

Blog - Razor Production

Production: Part 1

Max Posted on May 31 2026

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Blog - Wet Shaving

Safety Razor vs. Cartridge Razor: Which Is More Sustainable?

Valerie Posted on June 12 2026

Cartridge razors generate billions of units of non-recyclable waste every year. Safety razors generate almost none. Here's the full environmental comparison — materials, lifecycle, cost, and plastic footprint — with data.

CNC Machined vs. Die-Cast Zinc Safety Razors: Why Precision Lasts Longer

Max Posted on June 03 2026

Why do some safety razors last a lifetime while others corrode, snap threads, or lose their shave quality within a few years? The answer is almost entirely in how they were made.

Wet Shaving for Beginners: Which Safety Razor Setup Is Right for You?

Valerie Posted on June 02 2026

New to safety razors? This guide compares every Greencult razor setup — GC 1.1, GC 2.0, and ALP — to find your perfect match. CNC-machined precision, Made in Austria.