It is not surprising that the expression “a close shave” is used to describe a dangerous, often near-death experience. Trusting another person with a sharp blade up against your neck in any other ...

Claim: There is a better way to shave than with a cartridge razor. After testing out a safety razor for the past two months, I can say with great confidence: there is a better way to shave. Now that ...

If you're still using expensive cartridge razors and getting ripped off with each purchase, or worse you're still using disposables, it's time to give them up and learn to use a safety razor. This ...

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. There is ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Celia Shatzman writes about fashion, beauty and grooming. What makes a straight blade different? The straight blade is unique ...

Many of us grow up learning how to shave with a cartridge razor, which believe it or not, is just over 50 years old. Gillette introduced the first cartridge razor, the Trac II, back in the early ‘70s.

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