Better shaves at home, explained plainly.
Which razors and shaving tools are worth your money, how to stop razor burn and ingrown hairs, and how to get a barbershop shave without the barber. We show our sources and the drawbacks for every pick.
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Best Hot Lather Machines for Home (2026)
We compared every way to get a barbershop hot shave at home. One stood alone.
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Are More Blades Better for Shaving?
More blades give a closer shave in one pass. Whether that's better depends on your skin. Here's what's actually going on under the cartridge.
Best Gifts for Men Who Shave (2026): 7 Ideas at Every Budget
Shaving gifts are easy to get wrong. A gift set of cartridge refills says "I forgot." Here are seven that feel like an upgrade, from stocking fillers to the big one.
Best Gillette Alternatives (2026): Fusion, ProGlide and Mach3 Replacements
Tired of paying for Gillette cartridges, or of the irritation? There are two ways out. Cheaper cartridges, or a single-blade razor. Here are the best of both.
Best Razors for Sensitive Skin (2026)
If every shave leaves your face or neck red, the razor is a good place to start. Here's what dermatologists recommend, and the razors that match it.
Best Safety Razors for Beginners (2026)
The hardest part of switching to a safety razor is holding the right angle. These five make it easier, in different ways and at different prices.
How to Do a Hot Towel Shave at Home (the Barbershop Way)
The hot towel is the part of a barbershop shave everyone remembers. It's also the easiest part to copy at home. Here's how barbers do it, and how to do it safely.
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