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What causes a razor blade to become dull?

I learned to shave with my grandfather’s old razor, and after testing more than 300 razors over 23 years, I […]August 17, 2026Read guide ↗

Why Does Everyone Recommend Different Blades?

After 23 years of wet shaving, restoring old safety razors, and testing more than 300 razor-and-blade combinations, I can answer […]August 15, 2026Read guide ↗

Do Platinum-coated Blades Shave Better?

After 23 years of wet shaving, restoring old Gillettes on the bench, and testing more blades than most men will […]August 14, 2026Read guide ↗

Can a Razor Blade Rust?

Yes, a razor blade can rust. I have pulled enough old blades and safety razors apart to tell you that […]August 13, 2026Read guide ↗

Can I Recycle Used Razor Blades?

I get this question a lot from men who switch to safety razors and suddenly realize they are going through […]August 12, 2026Read guide ↗

Which Razor Blade Is Best for Coarse Beards?

After 23 years of wet shaving, restoring old Gillettes on my bench, and testing more than 300 razor and blade […]August 11, 2026Read guide ↗

Why do the same blades feel different in different razors?

I learned this lesson the hard way with my grandfather’s old razor: the blade was the same, but the shave […]August 10, 2026Read guide ↗

Can I sharpen and reuse double edge blades?

I?ve been wet shaving for 23 years, and the short answer is yes: you can sometimes stretch the life of […]August 10, 2026Read guide ↗

Are Carbon Steel Razor Blades Better Than Stainless Steel Blades?

I have shaved with both, honed old carbon blades for display, cleaned rust out of vintage blade banks, and restored […]August 9, 2026Read guide ↗

Straight Razor Care: Cleaning, Drying, and Storage Basics

I have been shaving with and restoring straight razors for more than two decades, and the short answer is this: […]August 7, 2026Read guide ↗