Shaving soaps, creams, brushes, and aftershaves reviewed: what performs, what’s overhyped, and what Thomas actually uses.
I’ve been wet shaving with a safety razor for over 20 years, and if there’s one thing that separates a mediocre shave from an exceptional one, it’s preparation. Specifically, pre-shave oil. I know, I know — it sounds like an extra step, and when you’re half-asleep at 6 AM, the last thing you want is…
After 20+ years of wet shaving, Thomas Hargrove breaks down the best shaving brushes of 2026 — badger, boar, and synthetic — with picks for every budget from $14 to luxury.
Discover the best shaving soap of 2026 with Thomas Hargrove’s expert picks. From Proraso to Mitchell’s Wool Fat — find your perfect lather now.
After fifteen years of wet shaving, I can tell you with confidence: most men are thinking about aftershave completely wrong. They treat it as a finishing touch — something to splash on and smell…
After fifteen years of wet shaving, I’ve worked through more shaving soaps and creams than I can accurately count. Pucks from artisan makers in Yorkshire, tubes from Italian pharmacies, tubs…
If you’ve recently gotten into wet shaving and you’re about to board a flight, you’ve probably hit the same question I did years ago: can I bring my safety razor on the plane?…