Safety Razors

Butterfly razors, aka twist-to-open razors, aka TTO razors, aka “Let’s do the twist” razors, are a unique entry into the world of safeties. They’re a little bit more mechanical than most other models—and perhaps a little more engineered in their design—but they make it just a tad easier to change up your razor when you’re […]

Slant razors! We always joke that slant razors are the last stop on the “safety razor express”—guys usually start with a regular closed-comb straight razor, then move on to open-comb models with more aggressive designs, and then finally end up exploring slant razors when all those previously-challenging safety razors aren’t challenging enough anymore. Eventually, many

When we first spotted the Wilkinson Sword Classic Double Edge Razor, we were pretty skeptical. A plastic safety razor? Really? But then, while on a trip in Europe, our old Merkur safety razor broke and the only thing available in stores was the Wilkinson Sword Classic. The Wilkinson Sword Classic is a two-piece double edge

For many men, shaving is a calm, centering routine that feels great. It’s a tranquil ritual that’s relaxing, introspecting, and pleasant. For some of us, though—those of us who experience razor burn, or rash, or inflammation from shaving—the routine is kind of torturous. Nicks, cuts, bumps—for those of us who come away from a shave

We’ve long thought that open comb safety razors are the “next level” for new wet shavers: you start out with a nice, mild straight-bar safety razor, and once you get the hang of it and want something more aggressive, you move on to open combs. They’re fantastic tools that offer an incredibly close shave, but