Don’t: Forget to clean your straight razor. Unlike safety razors that should be replaced every one to two weeks, a straight razor can last a lifetime, but you have to clean it thoroughly after ...

We'll happily keep our smartphones, but when it comes to shaving, our forefathers were onto something with the straight razor. It takes a few minutes longer than shaving with modern blades ...

A clean shave is just a smooth and close shave ... A single-blade safety razor or shavette (a disposable straight razor) is best. Pythagoras can teach us something here: keep your razor at 25-35 ...

Below, we break down how to clean clippers, the type of tool barbers used on your head, razors, analog blades for your face and electric shavers, loud, buzzing devices that run on batteries or an ...

The straight razor is intimidating. Powerful. If shaving were a sport, the straight razor would be the chosen blade of the big leagues. It’s also a luxurious experience. A labored process.

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And one way to change up your routine to go old school and shave with a straight razor. Granted, it's not for the hurried or squeamish, but there are some definite benefits. Like an incredibly ...

It also works well as a straight-line detailer, if you need to clean up some edges or finesse your mustache. Harry’s Winston is one of the best cartridge razors you can get, both in its physical ...

Straight-razor shaving may seem like a lot of trouble, but it’s actually a surprisingly practical option. That’s because straight razors give you complete control over a blade, while safety ...