Most of us learn how to shave with a cartridge razor, which has a pretty simple learning curve—call it the “automatic transmission” of the best razors. From there, many guys level up to the safety ...

It is not surprising that the expression “a close shave” is used to describe a dangerous, often near-death experience.

Razors are personal. It comes down to your routine, hair type, and the shave you’re after. I've been a grooming editor for over a decade. I’ve tested just about every razor out there, and while I’ve ...

Barber Tracy Crouch deftly wields a straight-edge razor, scraping the blade through the shaving cream to shape and trim a beard. Crouch is the barber at 19th St. Salon & Spa, 3915 S.W. 19th St., a ...

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.

Manual razors use straight blades that are pulled along the skin to cut the hairs. They tend to give a very close shave and can be completely controlled as you use them. Your outcome depends on ...