Hello, and welcome! Here we’re going to provide you with an intro to the world of straight razors, along with our picks for the best straight razor for beginners. When it comes to a close shave, straight razors are the top, the peak, the PINNACLE—there’s simply nothing that will get you a closer shave than […]
Continue readingShaving with a straight razor is a time-honored way of male grooming, and in terms of masculinity, it’s on the same plane of manliness as cutting wood with an axe. It takes a lot less effort, too! It is, perhaps, the easiest way to feel manly while standing in front of your mirror draped in […]
Continue readingYou may be thinking to yourself, “Listen, I love shaving. It’s a masculine ritual that I’ve shared with all the men in my lineage going back generations, and it’s an opportunity for me to center myself and prepare for the day ahead. It’s fantastic.” We love that you think that. We think it too. But you might […]
Continue readingIn the long history of shaving, shavettes—that is, disposable blade straight razors—are fairly new. And while they’re actually very popular—if you’ve ever been to a barber shop and gotten a shave, you’ve experienced a shavette—most guys don’t know too much about them. That’s a shame, because we think they’re fantastic, and there are a lot […]
Continue readingWelcome! In this post, we’re going to discuss Japanese straight razors, aka, “kamisoris.” They’re fascinating blades, and we’ll look at the features that make them unique, their history, and what we believe to be the best Japanese straight razor. Let’s start at the beginning:First of All—What is a Kamisori?You’re probably familiar with Western-style straight razors. […]
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