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Double Edge vs Single Edge Razors: Which Should You Start With? (2026)

When you decide to get serious about wet shaving, you’re going to run into a choice that seems simple but turns out to have some…March 19, 2026Read guide ↗

Best Merkur Safety Razor in 2026: 34C vs 37C vs Progress vs Futur

I picked up my first Merkur razor about fifteen years ago — the 34C Heavy Duty — and I still remember the shave. Clean, close,…March 18, 2026Read guide ↗

Best Double Edge Butterfly Razors of 2026: Open and Shut

When I first started wet shaving, loading a double-edge safety razor felt like defusing a bomb. Three pieces, alignment issues, fumbling with a blade over…March 18, 2026Read guide ↗

Merkur 34C Review: The Safety Razor That Converts Beginners (2026)

If there’s one safety razor I’ve recommended more than any other over my 15 years of wet shaving, it’s the Merkur 34C. I’ve handed this…March 18, 2026Read guide ↗