Shaving

There was a time when a shave with a straight razor was an essential part of the barber shop experience. Straight razors have largely been replaced by safety razors and disposables, but there are...

Many men enjoy the close shave of a straight razor, and use them at home. Barbers frequently offer this shaving service also. After time, the straight razor blade will become dull. Sharpen the...

Are you about to embark on one of the first rites of manhood but need a few pointers? If you're shaving for the first time, you probably want to use an electric razor because it's easier and...

If you want to shave the old-fashioned way using a straight razor, you'll have to take care of your razor the old-fashioned way as well. That caretaking process includes stropping. Stropping, or...

No matter what level "mach" your multi-blade razor has or how much money you spent on your sophisticated, waterproof electric razor, nothing gives a closer shave than a straight razor. With the...

While modern society has given men such luxuries as safety razors, more intrepid guys prefer to shave the old-fashioned way: with a straight razor. Although it can be hazardous, you never look...